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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 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...Live Event – Mental Health Wellness: Addressing Health Care Professional Burnout During Uncertain Times
Live Event July 27, 2022 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in Bradford County PA, Tioga County PA, Chemung County NY, Broome County NY, and Steuben County NY. The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted substantial effects on mental health. The speaker will discuss the dynamics of mental health and the potential impacts of a...Digital Health Tools: Combating Stigma & Healthcare Disparities
Webinar July 28, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTDr. Velligan and Dr. Pederson will share their expertise in the areas of digital tools, stigma, and healthcare disparities. Together, they will provide an overview of stigma and healthcare disparities in mental health treatment, and then discuss digital tools used in the treatment of mental illness. Finally, we will explore...A Conversation With An Expert In Agitation In Alzheimer’s Dementia, A Person With Lived Experience, & A Care Partner
Webinar August 02, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTAlzheimer’s dementia is highly prevalent, under-diagnosed, and predicted to increase significantly in the coming decades due to an aging population. Unfortunately, a large proportion of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) also experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as agitation, depression, apathy, and hallucinations. In this webinar, our panelist will be reviewing the...Virtual Event – Evolving Psychopharmacology Of Depression: Beyond The Monoamine Hypothesis
Regional/Local August 09, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in the San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Counties, CA. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Provide a brief overview of depression prevalence and current standard treatments Review the monoamine hypothesis of depression Discuss alternative...Virtual Event – Evolving Psychopharmacology Of Depression: Beyond The Monoamine Hypothesis
Regional/Local August 09, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm PDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in the San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Counties, CA. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Provide a brief overview of depression prevalence and current standard treatments Review the monoamine hypothesis of depression Discuss alternative...Virtual Event – Implementing Technology Into The Management Of Patients With Mental Health Disorder
National August 16, 2022 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review current digital health developments in psychiatry and areas in which technology can be used in clinical practice Consider advantages and challenges of using digital tools in mental health care Discuss approaches and challenges...Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
Regional/Local August 18, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Recognize the symptoms of acute agitation in an emergency department setting Understand the potential importance of minimizing sedation in the...Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
Regional/Local August 18, 2022 9:30pm to 10:30pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Recognize the symptoms of acute agitation in an emergency department setting Understand the potential importance of minimizing sedation in the...Panel Discussion On The Role Of Psychotherapy, Cognitive Training, & Digital Platforms For Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder
Webinar August 30, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTPsychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is a widely accepted and effective treatment approach for major depressive disorder.1 Cognitive training represents a promising and novel therapeutic intervention to address cognitive and affective symptoms of depression.2 Individual and systematic barriers may limit initiation and adherence to psychological interventions.3 Digital platforms may be...Virtual Event – Strategies To Optimize Patient Outcomes In Bipolar I Disorder: The Role Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Regional/Local September 07, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. In “Strategies To Optimize Patient Outcomes In Bipolar I Disorder: The Role Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics,” the objectives of this presentation are to understand the impact of mood episode recurrence in bipolar I...Live Event – Suicide Awareness, Assessment, & Prevention Strategies
Live Event September 12, 2022 6:30pm to 8:00pm CDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in the Birmingham, AL area. This presentation will look at multiple aspects pertaining to suicide awareness, assessment, and prevention strategies. We will start by discussing common terminology used in suicidology, move to the prevalence globally and within the US, transition to the...988: What’s The Scoop? A Discussion With Experts In Suicide Prevention & Mental Health
Webinar September 13, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT988, the three-digit dialing code developed and designed as a suicide and crisis lifeline, went live on July 16, 2022. Since Congress designated 988 in 2020, there has been a lot of excitement, confusion, and buzz around exactly what this new number means for individuals in crisis, healthcare providers, and...Virtual Event – Strategies To Optimize Patient Outcomes In Bipolar I Disorder: The Role Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
National September 14, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDTThis is a National Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In “Strategies to Optimize Patient Outcomes in Bipolar I Disorder: the Role of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics,” the objectives of this presentation are to understand the impact of mood episode recurrence in bipolar I disorder on patient functioning and clinical outcomes,...Live Event – Strategies to Optimize Patient Outcomes in Bipolar Disorder 1
Live Event September 14, 2022 6:30pm to 8:30pm EDTThis is a Live Private Event for Healthcare Professionals in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, NY. Bipolar I Disorder is characterized by mood episode recurrence, which impacts patient functioning and clinical outcomes.1,2 During our discussion, Drs. Erika Modh and Jehan Marino will discuss risk factors for mood recurrence including non-adherence. They will...Defining, Evaluating, & Implementing Digital Health Tools
Webinar September 21, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTIn this webinar, Dr. Vasan and Dr. Behrens will share their expertise in the areas of digital tools. Together, they will provide definitions of digital health tools and discuss how those tools may help address some unmet needs. They will also provide best practices for digital tool design and clinical...Virtual Event – Suicide Awareness, Assessment, & Prevention Strategies
Regional/Local September 21, 2022 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Broome, Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, and Tompkins counties, NY. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review common terminology used in suicidology Elucidate statistics associated with suicide globally and in the United States Discuss the possible relationship between suicide and psychiatric illnesses:...Live Event – Importance Of Adherence To Outcomes In Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Live Event September 21, 2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in New Jersey. 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. *Note: There...Quality Matters: An Update From NCQA On Behavioral Health Measurement Trends
Webinar September 27, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThe National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) collects information on the performance of health care service delivery from health plans covering more than 191 million people using its proprietary Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, or HEDIS. One of health care’s most widely used performance improvement tools, HEDIS consists of...On-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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