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Events
PsychU events are designed to provide a platform for discussion and a place to share knowledge and ideas about the latest information on mental health treatment. From online web briefings, to live events taking place throughout the country, PsychU events provide opportunities to learn about best practices in treatment, innovative ideas from other clinicians, management and operations advice, and the latest industry trends effecting the delivery of mental health services.
This is a Live Event for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals in San Diego and Imperial Counties, CA. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Describe the prevalence of depression in the US Highlight the burden of MDD Identify inadequately treated MDD and understand how it impacts patients Understand...Virtual Event – Proposed Role Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses
National May 09, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU members. This online session examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence emotions, arousal, and cognition.Virtual Event – Engaging Patients With Mental Health Disorders Through Technology
National May 17, 2022 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Discuss current developments in digital health for psychiatry and consider the advantages and challenges of using digital tools Examine the use of technology in promoting treatment adherence Review shared decision making in psychiatry and the contribution that digital tools can make to its...Virtual Event – Mixicity In Depression
Regional/Local May 18, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Alabama and California. This presentation will highlight the mixed states in depression. The symptoms of mixed features, clinical relevance, and impact on treatment outcomes will be discussed.Live Event – Proposed Role of Modulating Norepinephrine in Psychiatry Illnesses
Live Event May 18, 2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU Members in New Jersey. This live event will examine the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence emotions, arousal, and cognition.Re-Imagining The Dopamine Hypothesis Of Schizophrenia: How Can We Find A Balance?
Webinar May 24, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThe dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia has been foundational in elucidating the benefit of dopamine-blocking actions of antipsychotic medications over the past 60 years. Although blocking the D2 receptors may lead to positive symptom-alleviation in schizophrenia, doing so may come at a great cost to the overall well-being of individuals with...Live Event – Importance Of Adherence To Outcomes In Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Live Event May 25, 2022 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in Broome and Tompkins Counties NY, and Bradford County, PA. Nonadherence is a serious problem that can compromise treatment effectiveness in psychiatry. This presentation will review the multidimensional factors that contribute to adherence, discuss consequences of poor adherence, and bring to light...Virtual Event – Psychiatrist As Patient: Caring For The Caregiver Film Viewing & Conversation With John Budin, MD
National May 26, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTIn celebrating May Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for this interactive virtual program where you will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Dr. John Budin, who was featured in the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) film “Psychiatrist as Patient: Caring for the Caregiver”.Virtual Event – Psychiatrist As Patient: Caring For The Caregiver Film Viewing & Conversation With John Budin, MD
National May 26, 2022 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTIn celebrating May Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for this interactive virtual program where you will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Dr. John Budin, who was featured in the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) film “Psychiatrist as Patient: Caring for the Caregiver”.Recognizing The Inner Voice: Breaking The LGBTQIA+ Conversation Barrier
Webinar June 01, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThe month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity, and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit for equality. NephU and PsychU will be joining the community awareness efforts. During this webinar, our speakers begin by sharing...Virtual Event – Monoamine Theory In Depression: Implications For Disease & Treatment
Regional/Local June 03, 2022 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Idaho, Utah, Montana, and San Diego, Riverside, Imperial and San Bernardino Counties, CA. The learning objectives of this program are: Identify monoamine neurobiological pathways and potential role in emotional behaviors Review the Monoamine imbalance theory in Depression Discuss current paradigm of...Virtual Event – Monoamine Theory In Depression: Implications For Disease & Treatment
Regional/Local June 03, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pm PDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Idaho, Utah, Montana, and San Diego, Riverside, Imperial and San Bernardino Counties, CA. The learning objectives of this program are: Identify monoamine neurobiological pathways and potential role in emotional behaviors Review the Monoamine imbalance theory in Depression Discuss current paradigm of...Live Event – Importance Of Adherence To Outcomes In Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Live Event June 07, 2022 6:30pm to 8:30pm CDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in or near Oklahoma City, OK. Nonadherence is a serious problem that can compromise treatment effectiveness in psychiatry. This presentation will review the multidimensional factors that contribute to adherence, discuss consequences of poor adherence, and bring to light implementation strategies to address...Virtual Event – Proposed Role Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatry Illnesses
Regional/Local June 07, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pm PDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Arizona; Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA. This online session examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can...Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation VS Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
National June 14, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: To recognize the symptoms of acute agitation in an emergency department setting To understand the potential importance of minimizing sedation in the treatment of acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia To distinguish sedation from efficacy in antipsychotic treatment To understand the physiologic mechanisms...Live Event – Importance Of Adherence To Outcomes In Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Live Event June 14, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm PDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in the Las Vegas, NV area. Nonadherence is a serious problem that can compromise treatment effectiveness in psychiatry. This presentation will review the multidimensional factors that contribute to adherence, discuss consequences of poor adherence, and bring to light implementation strategies to address...Virtual Event – Importance of Adherence to Outcomes in Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Regional/Local June 16, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC. Nonadherence is a serious problem that can compromise treatment effectiveness in psychiatry. This presentation will review the multidimensional factors that contribute to adherence, discuss consequences of poor adherence, and bring to light...Managing Partial Response: Augmentation Strategies In MDD
Webinar June 27, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTPersistent residual symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances, cognitive symptoms) have known interference on quality of life and functioning of individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) who respond to or remit from antidepressant treatment.1 Understanding the inherent challenges in symptom recognition and subsequent treatment, clinicians are tasked with finding optimal symptom relief...Virtual Event – Proposed Role Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatry Illnesses
Regional/Local June 28, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Arizona; Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA. This online session examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can...Joint Live Event – Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Live Event July 12, 2022 6:30pm to 8:30pm PDTThis is a Joint Live Event, sponsored by PsychU and NephU, for Primary Care/Internal Medicine, Psychiatrists and Nephrologists in the Palm Springs, CA area. There is a high prevalence of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This presentation will examine the clinical overlap between CKD and major depressive...Live Event – Importance Of Adherence To Outcomes In Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Live Event July 13, 2022 6:00pm to 9:00pm PDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in Western Washington state. Nonadherence is a serious problem that can compromise treatment effectiveness in psychiatry. This presentation will review the multidimensional factors that contribute to adherence, discuss consequences of poor adherence, and bring to light implementation strategies to address adherence.Live Event – Mental Health Wellness: Addressing Health Care Professional Burnout During Uncertain Times
Live Event July 19, 2022 6:00pm to 8:30pm EDTThis is a Live Private Event for LifeStream Behavioral Center. The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted substantial effects on mental health. The speakers will discuss the dynamics of mental health and the potential impacts of a pandemic or other extreme stressors that may result in healthcare professional burnout. Speakers will also...The Effects Of Racism On The Mental Healthcare Community: How Marginalized Patients & Providers Are Impacted
Webinar July 21, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTAs a community, we know that the effects of racism are not confined to patients alone--but can impact mental health professionals. This webinar will highlight some of the barriers that healthcare professionals experience, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other marginalized groups. Our presenters will also discuss the...Virtual Event – Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder
National July 27, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Describe the prevalence of depression in the US Highlight the burden of MDD Identify inadequately treated MDD and understand how it impacts patients Understand which patients are at risk for inadequately treated MDD Explain...On-Demand Webinars
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Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™): How Caregivers Can Use This New Screener to Recognize the Breadth of Agitation Symptoms & Facilitate Conversations With Healthcare Professionals
- Improving Quality Of Life, Functioning & Well-Being In Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder
- Practical Application of Wellness Strategies for Individuals in Underserved Communities with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Join us as Michelle Lavagnino and Dr. Heidi Fusco discuss an overview of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients. This webinar will discuss the prevalence and burden…
REQUEST A PRESENTATION
Request a free educational program for your organization or region today! These customizable PsychU presentations are available both online and in-person, and cover a range of topics including: schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, care coordination, quality standards, and more.
Top Requested Presentations
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia Disease State Education
The Importance Of Population Health: A Mental Health Perspective
Learning Tracks
Not sure where to start on the thousands of resources in the PsychU library? PsychU has created learning tracks to give community members a resource guide! Pick a learning track, review the materials outlined, and complete the Test Your Knowledge questions to participate in a resource ‘crash-course’ on one of the topics listed below.
Learning Tracks Topics
- Adherence
- Agitation In Dementia Associated With Alzheimers Disease
- Care Coordination & Integration
- Decriminalization Of Mental Illness
- Early Intervention In Psychosis
- Fundamentals of Pseudobulbar-Affect (PBA)
- Fundamentals of Schizophrenia
- Introduction To Neurobiology & Psychopharmacology
- Measurement-Based Care
- Metabolic Considerations In Depression
- PCP/Integrated Care
- PCP/Measurement Based Care
- Pharmacist
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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