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, 2022Our experts share insights on nationwide and state-specific efforts and gaps with respect to 988, and what this means for…
Using Remote Patient Monitoring to Provide Data-driven Health Care
Interview November 18, 2022
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) involves the technology-based collection of data for the purpose of monitoring patients outside the hospital and transmitting the data to healthcare professional (HCPs).1,2 RPM tools can highlight potentially significant changes in patient data, which HCPs can use to guide clinical decisions.3,4 In this video, Dr. Timothy…
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Trends In The U.S. Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System: A 2022 Supplement
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 26, 2022This 2022 supplement builds on original survey work from 2021 and outlines the emerging changes that have and are occurring… -
Defining, Evaluating & Implementing Digital Health Tools
On-Demand WebinarSeptember 21, 2022Dr. Vasan and Dr. Behrens share their expertise in the areas of digital tools. Together, they provide definition of digital… -
Medication Adherence In The Digital Age
VideoSeptember 7, 2022In this short presentation, hear from Dawn Velligan, PhD, as she discusses suboptimal outcomes and nonadherence in serious mental illness,…View This Month's Spotlight
Suicide Awareness & Prevention: PsychU Resource Review & Discussion
On-Demand Webinar September 27, 2023
We all have a role to play in increasing suicide awareness, providing support, and directing individuals in need to potentially life-saving resources.
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Hot Topics In Bipolar: Reasons For The Elevated Risk Of Suicide In Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar I Disorder
VideoSeptember 4, 2023Dr. Mauricio Tohen addresses current & relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. Series 5 of 8. -
Supporting Individuals Living With A Mental Health Condition Through 988 & Mental Health Education
On-Demand WebinarMay 18, 2023Join us in this webinar as our panelists discuss their experiences on preparing for a mental health crisis, share their… -
988: What’s The Scoop? A Discussion With Experts In Suicide Prevention & Mental Health
On-Demand WebinarSeptember 13, 2022Our experts share insights on nationwide and state-specific efforts and gaps with respect to 988, and what this means for…View Resource Library
Practical Application of Wellness Strategies for Individuals in Underserved Communities with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
On-Demand Webinar July 12, 2024
Approximately 50 million United States adults are living with a mental illness, with 21 million having depression and 13 million with post-traumatic stress disorder.1-4 Minority individuals are among these prevalence statistics but are less likely to receive mental health care.5 In commemorating National Minority Mental Health Month, join us on…
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Primary Care PTSD Screen For DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)
Downloadable ResourceJune 27, 2024The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a 5-item screen designed to identify individuals with probable PTSD in primary care… -
Understanding MDD Treatments With Neuroplastic Effects
InfographicApril 22, 2024Researchers are exploring whether it is possible to leverage neuroplasticity to develop treatments for depression. -
Understanding Neuroplasticity In Depression
InfographicApril 22, 2024The brain is constantly changing! The ability of the brain to create, reorganize, or eliminate connections between neurons (synapses) and…View The Major Depressive Disorder Library
Comorbidities in Patients Living with Bipolar I Disorder: Audience Q&A
Podcast August 15, 2024
This podcast is a continuation of the on-demand webinar entitled ‘Comorbidities in Patients Living with Bipolar I Disorder’ that was aired on March 28, 2024, which featured Dr. Joseph Goldberg sharing his expert opinion on the complexities of psychiatric comorbidities associated with bipolar I disorder. Please listen in as Dr….
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Improving Quality Of Life, Functioning & Well-Being In Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand WebinarJuly 29, 2024Bipolar disorder is a lifelong, chronic mental health disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood that can have a profound… -
Multiple States Easing Formulary Restrictions On Antipsychotics
ArticleJuly 24, 2024Nevada can now be added to the growing list of states that have enacted legislation to exempt antipsychotics from step… -
Comorbidities In Patients Living With Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand WebinarMarch 28, 2024This moderated session explores common comorbidities, treatment options and the current guidelines for managing comorbid bipolar I patients.View The Bipolar Library
Multiple States Easing Formulary Restrictions On Antipsychotics
Article July 24, 2024
Nevada can now be added to the growing list of states that have enacted legislation to exempt antipsychotics from step therapy (ST) and prior authorization (PA) protocols. The legislation (Nevada Senate Bill 167) prohibits private insurers, voluntary purchasing groups, insurance plans, and Medicaid from imposing a ST protocol for a…
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Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAAR1): A Potential New Target For The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
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The Curious Case Of Metabolic Dysfunction In Schizophrenia: Who’s Susceptible & Why?
On-Demand WebinarJune 22, 2023A recent article published in World Psychiatry evaluated the mid- and long-term metabolic side effects of 31 antipsychotic drugs and… -
Linking Neural Circuits To Dysfunction In Schizophrenia
On-Demand WebinarApril 6, 2023This webinar featured two experts in the field of schizophrenia who discussed how these neural pathways interact, as observed from…View The Schizophrenia Library
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The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™) Scale Brochure
Downloadable Resource October 3, 2024The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) consensus definition for agitation in cognitive disorders and was designed to assist caregivers in recognizing agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia (AAD).
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ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Quick Reference Guide
Infographic October 2, 2024This list includes ICD-10 codes that may be relevant for patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Talking Points (Part II): Primary Care on MDD – David Lewis
Podcast October 1, 2024Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD as she spills the tea on a new Talking Points Series from Primary Care on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with special guest, David E. Lewis, D.O. In Part II of this series, Dr. Lewis describes how he acknowledges and addresses MDD in the primary…
Understanding the Emotional Faces Memory Task (EFMT)
Infographic September 11, 2024
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Digital Dialogue Series
InterviewSeptember 4, 2024As the digital healthcare landscape rapidly evolves, continuous learning will help us adapt to this trend. Digital Therapeutics are health… -
Ask A Digital Navigator: Adopting Technology To Improve Mental Health
On-Demand WebinarJune 20, 2024As digital mental health tools are becoming an integral part of our healthcare landscape, there is a need to integrate… -
Understanding Digital Therapeutics
InfographicApril 22, 2024Digital therapeutics (DTx) deliver software-based interventions to patients to treat, manage, or prevent a disease or condition.View The Technology Library
Rural Minds – Mental Health in Rural America, Jeff Winton
Podcast Episode July 24, 2024
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD as she spills the tea on mental health in rural America with special guest, Jeff Winton (Founder of Rural Minds). During this episode, Jeff Winton discusses the vision and mission of the non-profit organization, Rural Minds. Mr. Winton highlights the challenges and differences around…
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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… -
The Impact Of Systemic Racism On Black American Wellness & The Effect Of Racism On The Mental Healthcare Community: A Follow-Up Interview With Napoleon Higgins, MD
InterviewFebruary 17, 2023In 2022, PsychU featured Napoleon Higgins, MD in two webinars to spotlight the inequity and disadvantages that BIPOC and other… -
Impact Of Racism On Marginalized Patients & Providers – Gonzalo Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, NP-C
PodcastAugust 31, 2022Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on the impact of…View The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Library
Rural Minds – Mental Health in Rural America, Jeff Winton
Podcast Episode July 24, 2024
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD as she spills the tea on mental health in rural America with special guest, Jeff Winton (Founder of Rural Minds). During this episode, Jeff Winton discusses the vision and mission of the non-profit organization, Rural Minds. Mr. Winton highlights the challenges and differences around…
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Hot Topics: Clinical Questions in Schizophrenia – Question I
InterviewJanuary 15, 2023Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s… -
Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 10)
InterviewDecember 5, 2022Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and… -
Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 9)
InterviewNovember 7, 2022Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and…View The Care Coordination Library
Primary Care PTSD Screen For DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)
Downloadable Resource June 27, 2024
The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a 5-item screen designed to identify individuals with probable PTSD in primary care settings. The measure begins with an item which assesses lifetime exposure to traumatic events. If a respondent indicates that they have had any lifetime exposure to trauma, the respondent is…
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PTSD Checklist For DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Downloadable ResourceJune 27, 2024The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report measure that assesses the 20 DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD. The PCL-5 has a variety of purposes,… -
The Agitation In Alzheimer’s Screener For Caregivers (AASC™) Scale
Downloadable ResourceFebruary 22, 2024The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™) is a brief screening tool based on the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA)… -
C-SSRS Scale
Downloadable ResourceJuly 15, 2022A suicide risk assessment questionnaire used by professionals to help establish a person's risk of suicide.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.
Our Supporting Organizations
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.
