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Improving Mental Health Care… Together
PsychU is a free community and online resource library for mental health. Our members share one simple belief: enhanced information, increased collaboration, and ongoing discussion will lead to improved mental health care and patient outcomes for individuals with mental illness.
Addressing Unresolved Symptoms Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)…
[WEBINAR] February 16, 2023 | 12pm ET – Join the PsychU community for this exciting webinar featuring experts in psychiatry, Joseph Goldberg and Vladimir Maletic, as they describe aspects of pathophysiology in major depressive disorder. An emphasis will be placed on the role of several monoamine neurotransmitter systems including norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.
Featured Resources
Decriminalizing Mental Health – Caroline Fisher-O’Neill, Esq.
Podcast June 2, 2022
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Decriminalizing Mental Health with special guest, Caroline Fisher-O’Neill, Esq. During this episode, Caroline informs us on the meaning of “criminalization of mental health” so that we can better understand this disparity. She provides…
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988: What’s The Scoop? A Discussion With Experts In Suicide Prevention & Mental Health
On-Demand WebinarSeptember 13, 2022988, the three-digit dialing code developed and designed as a suicide and crisis lifeline, went live on July 16, 2022…. -
Digital Health Still ‘The Exception’ But Get Your Plan Ready
ArticleJune 10, 2019Despite all the progress we hear about technology advancements and the emergence of new digital health care models, it’s still…
Signature Healthcare Services Picks Videra Health AI-Assisted Video Assessments To Improve Behavioral Health Discharge Follow-Up
Article December 12, 2022
Signature Healthcare Services, a behavioral health system, is using Videra Health’s artificial intelligence (AI) video assessments to improve consumer post-discharge follow-up after inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations. The two companies have already begun implementing the automated video post-discharge programs at one of Signature’s flagship facilities, Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. They are exploring…
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Using Remote Patient Monitoring to Provide Data-driven Health Care
InterviewNovember 18, 2022Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) involves the technology-based collection of data for the purpose of monitoring patients outside the hospital and… -
Can VR Make Digital Treatment More Effective?
ArticleNovember 14, 2022Can virtual reality improve the current generation of digital therapeutics? That was the perspective of Aaron Gani, former Chief Technology… -
Lyra Health To Expand Mental Health Services & Support For Adolescent Mental Health & Families
ArticleOctober 17, 2022Lyra Health, which provides global workforce mental health solutions, plans to expand its support for whole family care to help…View This Month's Spotlight
Hot Topics In Bipolar: Reasons For The Elevated Risk Of Suicide In Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I Disorder
Video September 4, 2023
Dr. Mauricio Tohen addresses current & relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. Series 5 of 8.
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988 One Year Later
ArticleJuly 24, 2023It’s been a year since the national 988 crisis line was launched. Americans with telephone access, whether cellular or landline,… -
The 988 Geo-Location Question
ArticleJuly 17, 2023It’s been a year since 988 was implemented. For the ten-month period from July 2022 to April 2023, the 988… -
New York Budget Includes $1 Billion To Expand The State’s Continuum Of Mental Health Care
ArticleJune 12, 2023On May 3, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the state’s $229 billion budget for fiscal year 2024—which includes…View Resource Library
988 One Year Later
Article July 24, 2023
It’s been a year since the national 988 crisis line was launched. Americans with telephone access, whether cellular or landline, can dial or text the three-digit code and receive suicide prevention and mental crisis support. The service, which is free, anonymous, and available 24/7, was introduced as an update to…
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Exploring Unresolved Symptoms In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Potential Role Of Norepinephrine
On-Demand WebinarJuly 19, 2023Join us for a PsychU on-demand webinar exploring unresolved symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD) and the potential role of… -
The 988 Geo-Location Question
ArticleJuly 17, 2023It’s been a year since 988 was implemented. For the ten-month period from July 2022 to April 2023, the 988… -
Obesity Increases Risk Of Mental Disorders Throughout Life
ArticleJuly 10, 2023Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at…View The Major Depressive Disorder Library
Hot Topics In Bipolar: Reasons For The Elevated Risk Of Suicide In Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I Disorder
Video September 4, 2023
Dr. Mauricio Tohen addresses current & relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. Series 5 of 8.
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Hot Topics In Bipolar: Long-Acting Injectable Treatment For Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I Disorder
VideoAugust 7, 2023Dr. Mauricio Tohen addresses current & relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. Series 4 of 8. -
Long-Acting Injectables For The Treatment Of Bipolar I Disorder: Relevant Questions From Providers
On-Demand WebinarJuly 13, 2023Join us for this lively discussion with Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. Mauricio Tohen regarding long-acting injectables (LAIs) in the… -
Obesity Increases Risk Of Mental Disorders Throughout Life
ArticleJuly 10, 2023Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at…View The Bipolar Library
Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAAR1): A Potential New Target For The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
Infographic August 31, 2023
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1.8% Of U.S. Adults Have Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
ArticleJuly 17, 2023About 1.8% of adults (ages 18 to 65 years) in the United States have a lifetime history of schizophrenia spectrum… -
Obesity Increases Risk Of Mental Disorders Throughout Life
ArticleJuly 10, 2023Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at… -
The Curious Case Of Metabolic Dysfunction In Schizophrenia: Who’s Susceptible & Why?
On-Demand WebinarJune 22, 2023A recent article1 published in World Psychiatry evaluated the mid- and long-term metabolic side effects of 31 antipsychotic drugs and…View The Schizophrenia Library
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Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD): A Focus On Stigma
Infographic September 8, 2023In March 2023, we launched a survey of PsychU members to assess the stigma associated with AAD. This infographic summarizes the results of the survey. Over a 30-day period, 194 PsychU members shared their thoughts on stigma associated with AAD. 52% of respondents currently managed patients with AAD. Among respondents…
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Hot Topics In Bipolar: Reasons For The Elevated Risk Of Suicide In Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I Disorder
Video September 4, 2023Dr. Mauricio Tohen addresses current & relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. Series 5 of 8.
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Patient Monitoring & Assessment Tools In Mental Health
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Patient Monitoring & Assessment Tools In Mental Health
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Digital Tools For Mental Health: Benefits & Barriers
InfographicAugust 30, 2023Digital therapeutics (DTx) deliver evidence-based software interventions to treat, manage, or prevent a disease or condition. -
Digital Tools For Mental Health: An Overview
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Where Goes AI In Health Care Decision Support?
ArticleJuly 24, 2023Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT have captured the popular press attention. From writing resumes to planning travel adventures to completing law school…View The Technology Library
Dealing With The Behavioral Health Difference
Article July 24, 2023
“Behavioral health conditions are not uniformly distributed across the population.” It’s a statement that most executives in the field would find unsurprising. And the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our health care systems’ socially determined disparities in interventions and outcomes—these undoubtedly correspond with disparities in the lived experience of the populations who…
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New Jersey To Allow Behavioral Health Service Delivery In Homeless Shelters
ArticleJune 12, 2023Under a new law, New Jersey will allow licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage/family therapists, and addiction treatment professionals… -
Infographic – Racial & Ethnic Diversity In Clinical Trials: Overcoming Socioeconomic & Financial Barriers
InfographicMay 30, 2023Dive into our PsychU resources! This collaborative infographic with NephU reviews some of the findings of racial and ethnic diversity… -
A Mad Scramble?
ArticleMay 22, 2023Right now, getting data on consumer telehealth demand and telehealth preference is a moving target. We’re not done with the…View The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Library
SAMHSA Unveils National Model Standards For Peer Support Certification
Article July 3, 2023
On June 6, 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released national model standards for peer support certification to be used for peer workers providing assistance for people with addiction disorder, mental health disorders, or families/caregivers of a dependent with behavioral health challenges. Peer workers are individuals…
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Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model Improved Quality of Care & Reduced Spending By 1.9%
ArticleJune 12, 2023The Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model increased home health provider organization performance on quality-of-care measures by 51% compared… -
Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board Selecting High-Cost Drugs For Review & Possible Price Caps
ArticleJune 12, 2023During the summer of 2023, Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board will choose up to 18 high-cost drugs to be included… -
Between 2020 & 2021, The Death Rate Rose 4% Among Adults Ages 65 To 74
ArticleJune 12, 2023Among older adults in the United States, the death rate among those ages 65 to 74 increased by 4% between…View The Care Coordination Library
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Reasons For Living Scale
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SAFE-T Scale
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Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit
ArticleJuly 6, 2022The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) tool is a brief validated tool for use among both youth and adults. The Joint…View The Psychiatric Scales Collection
The Frameworks in Health and Quality programs are born out of OPDC's dedication to provide leading insights in the diseases we treat and education about optimal management of these diseases. Each program provides a set of educational resources for payers, members of care teams, and patients and their caregivers. These resources emphasize patient wellness and educate about the disease and ways to manage it.
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Addressing Cognitive Impairment in Mental Health
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 19, 2022Download Resource Cognition refers to mental activities we all process. This includes attention, learning and memory, problem solving, planning, reasoning… -
Building Family & Social Support
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 19, 2022Download Resource Having a good relationship with your mental healthcare providers is important to your wellness. So is having healthy… -
Creating Routines to Help You Take Your Medication
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 19, 2022Download Resource It is important to talk with your provider if you have any questions or concerns about taking your…View Frameworks in Health & Quality Page
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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.
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Through the exchange of information, experience, and ideas, PsychU aims to shift the current trajectory of mental health care and improve the future outlook for individuals with mental illnesses. The following organizations share this vision, and stand alongside PsychU as contributing partners and supporters.
