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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.
Effective October 1, 2022, updates to the International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision clinical modification (ICD-10 CM) added new coding specificity options for recording diagnoses of dementia. The expanded codes may be used to capture details of dementia type, severity and more fully identify types of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia....The Curious Case Of Metabolic Dysfunction In Schizophrenia: Who’s Susceptible & Why?
Webinar June 22, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTA recent article1 published in World Psychiatry evaluated the mid and long term metabolic side effects of 31 antipsychotic drugs and confirmed that antipsychotic drugs differ in their propensity to induce metabolic side effects. Given that patients with schizophrenia often need lifelong treatment, careful consideration should be given when choosing...Long-Acting Injectables For The Treatment Of Bipolar I Disorder: Relevant Questions From Providers
Webinar July 13, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTJoin us for this lively discussion with Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. Mauricio Tohen regarding long-acting injectables (LAIs) in the treatment of bipolar I disorder. This moderated session will explore perception, preferences, challenges, and treatment goals for both patients and providers. Discussants will review provider and patient centric perspectives in...Transition of Care from Hospital to Community (Workbook program)
Virtual Event: Regional/Local July 18, 2023 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in New York. Transition of care from the hospital to the community can be a challenging part of psychiatric care for a variety of reasons. Join this discussion on where some of these gaps are in the process, barriers to these...Unmet Needs In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia
Live Event July 18, 2023 6:00pm to 8:30pm CDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in Chicago, IL. This evidence-based review highlights important aspects of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) for better understanding of the prevalence and challenges in diagnosis and explore the potential pathobiological correlations in AAD. This presentation describes the clinical and humanistic burden...Exploring Unresolved Symptoms In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Potential Role Of Norepinephrine
Webinar July 19, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTJoin us for a PsychU webinar exploring unresolved symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD) and the potential role of norepinephrine, as part of the monoaminergic theory of depression. Despite the efficacy of first-line anti-depressant treatments in MDD, many individuals continue to experience unresolved symptoms that may impair their daily functioning...Addressing Inequalities In Agitation Among Disinvested Communities With Alzheimer’s Disease
Webinar July 27, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTAgitation is a complex and challenging neuropsychiatric symptom in Alzheimer's disease1, and it is associated with increased economic, healthcare, individual, and care partner burden. Unfortunately, agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease is highly prevalent and poses significant challenges in accessing effective care, particularly for individuals from disinvested and underrepresented ethnicities. The...Leadership & Management In Geriatrics
Supporter Event August 03, 2023 7:45am to 3:30pm PDTAugust 3-4 & 11, 2023 | Live Virtual Event Sponsored by Supporting Organization: California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM) This three-day course affords participants the opportunity to spend time in an intensive and highly interactive setting with leaders in the field of geriatric medical management and an exclusive...Defining, Clarifying, & Implementing Digital Tools For Mental Health
Webinar September 13, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTDigital tools are one of the newest therapeutic modalities for the prevention, management, or treatment of chronic, behavior-modifiable disease.1 In this webinar, Dr. Jake Behrens and Dr. Margaret Emerson will share their expertise in the utilization of digital tools. Together, they will define digital health tools, clarify their potential application...Suicide Awareness & Prevention: PsychU Resource Review & Discussion
Webinar September 27, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThe PsychU community is cordially invited to join Drs. Amica Simmons-Yon and Rachel Self as they discuss the critically important topic of suicide awareness and prevention. An overview of resources available on PsychU as well as some of the leading national organizations devoted to suicide awareness and prevention will be...Virtual Event – Unmet Needs In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
Regional/Local September 27, 2023 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and West Virginia. This evidence-based review highlights important aspects of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) for better understanding of the prevalence and challenges in diagnosis of AAD. We will also explore the potential pathobiological correlations in AAD,...Virtual Event – Strategies To Optimize Patient Outcomes In Bipolar-I Disorder: Role Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Regional/Local October 04, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Florida and Georgia. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Understand the impact of mood episode recurrence in bipolar I disorder on patient functioning and clinical outcomes Discuss risk factors for mood episode recurrence, including nonadherence, in patients with bipolar I...Behavioral Health Quality Trends Affecting Payers
Webinar October 05, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThe evolving trends of mental healthcare quality measures have a marked impact on payers. Join Molly Burich and Madeline Shurtleff in this discussion that will review current behavioral health quality measures, social determinations of health, and the outcome each has on payers.Virtual Event – Plasma Concentrations, Pharmacokinetics & Their Clinical Relevance
Regional/Local October 06, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Understanding pharmacokinetics is important for determining an effective and safe treatment plan. The objectives of this presentation are to provide an overview of pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD), describe the differences in PK and plasma concentrations of...The Impact Of Adherence In Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
Webinar October 11, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTTreatment non-adherence is a dilemma in bipolar disorder and is one of the leading challenges in providing effective treatments for people diagnosed with BP I disorder. During our discussion, Dr. Sajatovic and Dr. Goldberg will discuss and define some of these challenges and provide the latest information on treatment-related determinants...Exploring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Trauma, Trends & Diagnostic Insights
Webinar October 16, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThe global effects of trauma, both physiologically and psychologically on individuals, are extensive. This webinar will examine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), explore trauma types, review important screening and diagnostic tools, and delve into the complexities encountered during the initial presentation and subsequent assessment PTSD.Virtual Event – Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia Disease State Education
Regional/Local October 16, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in DC, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. In this presentation, topics of discussion are: Alzheimer’s disease is highly prevalent, under-diagnosed, and predicted to increase significantly in the coming decades due to an aging population Agitation is a common neuropsychiatric symptom...Virtual Event – Unmet Needs In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
Regional/Local October 19, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Florida and Georgia. This evidence-based review highlights important aspects of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) for better understanding of the prevalence and challenges in diagnosis of AAD. We will also explore the potential pathobiological correlations in AAD, describe the...Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
Live Event October 19, 2023 6:30pm to 9:00pm PDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in California. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Overview of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Discuss the high prevalence of depression in patients with CKD Discuss how overlap of symptomatology between MDD and...Virtual Event – Proposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses
Regional/Local November 03, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Explore the overlapping monoaminergic pathways Examine the overlapping monoaminergic circuitry Describe the brain norepinephrine system including the distribution of adrenergic receptors in the brain Describe how norepinephrine signaling may directly...Virtual Event – Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
National November 07, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTThis is a National 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...Considerations & Factors For Switching & Augmenting Medications For Major Depressive Disorder
Live Event November 07, 2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm ESTThis is a Live Event for PsychU Members in West Virginia. In this presentation, the objectives are to: To discuss treatment challenges and guidelines for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) To consider recommendations from the literature regarding making a treatment change for patients with partial or non-response to current treatment...Walking The Tight Rope: A Discussion Of Striking The Right Balance In Depression, With A Focus On Norepinephrine
Webinar November 09, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTJoin us for a PsychU webinar with Drs. Vladimir Maletic, Craig Chepke, and Jason Carter as they discuss the potential role of norepinephrine in Major Depressive Disorder, as part of the monoaminergic theory of depression. Despite the efficacy of first-line anti-depressant treatments in MDD, many individuals continue to experience unresolved...Virtual Event – Disease State Education: Treatment & Current Treatment Guidelines – Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia
Regional/Local November 13, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in DC, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. In this presentation, topics of discussion are: Discuss treatment plans are recommended for patients with Alzheimer's disease Discuss comprehensive management plan Discuss unmet needs for treatment of agitation in Alzheimer's dementiaOn-Demand Webinars
- Factors in Designing & Evaluating Clinical Trials for App-Based Interventions
- Clinical Perspectives on the Impact of Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia Among the Hispanic Community
- The Danger of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Stigma Among Marginalized Communities
- Psychotherapeutic Approaches in PTSD Treatment
In this webinar, Dr. Sara Morimoto, PsyD will share her expertise in developing and testing app-based mental health interventions.
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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