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
Mental Health Awareness: Shedding Light on the Interplay between Suicide & Stigma
On-Demand Webinar September 11, 2025
Our webinar aims to provide updated suicide statistics globally and within the United States, share the etiology of suicide and assessment tools, examine the interplay between suicide and stigma in mental health, and finally discuss protective factors and suicide prevention resources.
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Suicide Awareness & Prevention 2025
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Suicide Awareness & Prevention: PsychU Resource Review & Discussion
On-Demand WebinarSeptember 27, 2023We all have a role to play in increasing suicide awareness, providing support, and directing individuals in need to potentially… -
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.View Resource Library
Monoamine Neurotransmitter Dysregulation in Major Depressive Disorder
On-Demand Webinar December 18, 2024
Join us for a PsychU webinar with Drs. W. Clay Jackson and Christian Aurup as they discuss the potential relationship between the monoamine neurotransmitter systems in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
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Practical Application of Wellness Strategies for Individuals in Underserved Communities with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
On-Demand WebinarJuly 12, 2024Approximately 50 million United States adults are living with a mental illness, with 21 million having depression and 13 million… -
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.View The Major Depressive Disorder Library
Influence of Comorbidities on Outcomes in Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
Podcast July 9, 2025
In this podcast, Dr. Joseph Goldberg will delve into how co-occurring psychiatric conditions influence patient health.
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Patient Treatment Preferences in Bipolar-I Disorder: Are We Really Listening?
On-Demand WebinarMay 30, 2025This on-demand webinar features Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, who share their clinically-informed approaches to… -
The Art of Clinical Assessment: Identifying Symptoms of Mania & Depression
PodcastMay 3, 2025In this podcast, Dr Joseph Goldberg and Dr. John Meyers explore ways of interviewing patients with bipolar disorder to identify… -
The Art of Clinical Assessment: Mixed Features & Mixed States
PodcastMay 3, 2025In this podcast, Dr. Roger McIntyre reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic…View The Bipolar Library
From Doubt to Dedication: How Provider Perspectives Changed Regarding Long-Acting Injectables
Interview February 5, 2025
These on-demand recordings feature firsthand insights from Stephanie Stecker, PMHNP-BC, and Jessica Bettinger, PMHNP-BC, who share their own journeys from initial resistance to becoming advocates of LAI use for appropriate patients.
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Targeted Interventions May Improve Treatment Adherence In Individuals Living With Schizophrenia
ArticleOctober 14, 2024The identification of the patient’s individual needs and perceptions of their own illness may be a key factor in determining… -
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… -
Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAAR1): A Potential New Target For The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
InfographicAugust 31, 2023View The Schizophrenia Library
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Understanding the Complexity of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
On-Demand Webinar October 16, 2025Dr. Childress will discuss how the interplay between norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin plays a critical role in ADHD neurobiology. Lastly, Dr. Childress will summarize the unmet needs of current treatments for ADHD and the importance of an integrative approach.
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CHADD
Article October 10, 2025CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) is the leading resource on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), providing support, training, education, and advocacy for the estimated 22 million children and adults in the United States living with ADHD, their families, educators, and healthcare professionals.
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Supporting Organization Spotlight: The Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
Interview October 3, 2025In this spotlight interview, Craig Owens, speaks with James Appleby, CEO, and Jennifer L. Pettis, Director of Strategic Alliances for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
Digital Dialogue Series Part 5
Interview May 1, 2025
As the digital healthcare landscape rapidly evolves, continuous learning will help us adapt to this trend. Digital Therapeutics are health software that treat or alleviate a condition by generating and delivering an intervention. This mini series aims to deepen our understanding of this innovation.
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Digital Dialogue Series Part 4
InterviewApril 2, 2025Digital Therapeutics are health software that treat or alleviate a condition by generating and delivering an intervention. This mini series… -
Digital Dialogue Series Part 3
InterviewMarch 5, 2025Digital Therapeutics are health software that treat or alleviate a condition by generating and delivering an intervention. This mini series… -
Digital Dialogue Series Part 2
InterviewFebruary 10, 2025Digital Therapeutics are health software that treat or alleviate a condition by generating and delivering an intervention. This mini series…View The Technology Library
Treatment Pathways Across Cultures: Audience Q&A
Podcast February 5, 2025
This podcast is a continuation of the on-demand webinar entitled ‘Treatment Pathways Across Cultures’ that was aired on November 14, 2024, which featured Dr. Mauricio Tohen and Dr. Crystal Clark sharing their expert opinions on how cultural and ethnic backgrounds influence patient care for psychiatric disorders like bipolar I disorder.
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Treatment Pathways Across Cultures
On-Demand WebinarNovember 25, 2024During this webinar, Sr. MSL Dr. Michael Aldape will be talking with Dr. Crystal Clark and Dr. Mauricio Tohen as… -
Rural Minds – Mental Health in Rural America, Jeff Winton
Podcast EpisodeJuly 24, 2024Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD as she spills the tea on mental health in rural America with special guest,… -
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…View The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Library
The Importance of Quality in Behavioral Health Care
On-Demand Webinar October 3, 2025
During this recorded presentation, Steven McFadden, PharmD, BCPS, CSP and Matt John, PharmD, MBA, provide a brief overview of the importance of quality in behavioral health care.
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Patient Treatment Preferences in Bipolar-I Disorder: Are We Really Listening?
On-Demand WebinarMay 30, 2025This on-demand webinar features Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, who share their clinically-informed approaches to… -
From Doubt to Dedication: How Provider Perspectives Changed Regarding Long-Acting Injectables
InterviewFebruary 5, 2025These on-demand recordings feature firsthand insights from Stephanie Stecker, PMHNP-BC, and Jessica Bettinger, PMHNP-BC, who share their own journeys from… -
Addressing Caregiver Burden & Identifying Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
On-Demand WebinarNovember 26, 2024Come and join us for this webinar, as our speaker and moderator highlight the impact of caregiver burden, discuss challenges…View The Care Coordination Library
Center for Neurologic Study – Lability Scale (CNS-LS)
Downloadable Resource May 28, 2025
The CNS-LS is a short (seven-item), self-administered questionnaire, designed to be completed by the patient, that provides a quantitative measure of the perceived frequency of PBA episodes.
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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… -
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,… -
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, 2022Having a good relationship with your mental healthcare providers is important to your wellness. So is having healthy relationships with… -
Creating Routines to Help You Take Your Medication
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 19, 2022It is important to talk with your provider if you have any questions or concerns about taking your medicine regularly….View Frameworks in Health & Quality Page
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.
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.
