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As we celebrate 8 years of improving mental health care together, join us in looking back at our top content for 2022!
Posts of 2022
Advanced Neurotransmitters & Neuroglia
Although there are similarities among neurotransmitter subtypes (eg monoamines, amino acids), substantial differences exist in each neurotransmitter’s neuroanatomical expression and …
Advanced Receptor Psychopharmacology
This video is part 3 of a series on Basic & Advanced Concepts In Psychopharmacology, from the Psychopharmacology Collection. This …
Dopamine Theory & Treatment Considerations In Schizophrenia
This video is part 1 in a series focusing on the psychopharmacology of schizophrenia. This video provides an overview of …
Pharmacokinetics: The Basics
During this recorded presentation, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, provided a brief overview of the basics of pharmacokinetics. The presentation’s objectives …
Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 1)
Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses …
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare Landscape Post-COVID-19 Pandemic For Patients With Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
People with serious mental illness are at increased risk of COVID-19 and have higher rates of hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality. …
Theories Of Bipolar Disorder Pathophysiology
This video is part 2 of a series on Bipolar Disorder, from the Psychopharmacology Collection. This video briefly reviews some …
Interviews of 2022
Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 1)
Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses …
Suicide Awareness, Assessment & Prevention Strategies
Watch this informative video on Suicide Awareness, Assessment & Prevention Strategies. Hear about statistics, correlation with other mental health illnesses …
Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 2)
Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses …
“Lighting Your Way”: A Digital Tool For Caregivers Of Loved Ones With The Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia
John Schall, Chief Executive Officer of Caregiver Action Network, chats with Dennis Sholler about “Lighting Your Way,” a new digital …
Speaking Out About Self-Disclosure & Stigma: An Interview With Caroline Harris, BS, MSW(c)
Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to …
Discussion Of Identifying Profiles Of Patients With Bipolar I Disorder Who Would Benefit From Maintenance Therapy With A Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic
Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA; Joseph F. Goldberg, MD participated in a recent roundtable meeting, discussing the use of long-acting …
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & How Does it Work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often considered the gold standard in the field of psychotherapy for a large variety of …
Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener
Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP …
On-Demand Webinars of 2022
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare Landscape Post-COVID-19 Pandemic For Patients With Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
People with serious mental illness are at increased risk of COVID-19 and have higher rates of hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality. …
Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
Individuals living with mental illness often struggle with disclosing their mental health condition to others like friends, family, and employers, …
The Use Of Digital Tools For Serious Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder
The use of digital tools for the treatment of patients with mental illness is a dynamic and rapidly growing area …
Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
Individuals living with mental illness often struggle with disclosing their mental health condition to others like friends, family, and employers, …
Characterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
This on-demand webinar reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment …
Is It MDD Or Bipolar Disorder? (Distinguishing Bipolar Series Part 1)
Two noted experts present this on-demand webinar on appropriately diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder, two disorders that …
The Impact Of Adherence In Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
Treatment non-adherence is a dilemma in bipolar disorder and is one of the leading challenges in providing effective treatments for …
A Shot For Bipolar I Disorder? Identifying Appropriate Patient Profiles For Maintenance Therapy With Long Acting Injectable Medications
In this on-demand webinar, Otsuka Senior MSL, Dr. Fatima Sadat, sits down with Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg to …
Articles of 2022
Identifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older …
Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit
The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) tool is a brief validated tool for use among both youth and adults. The Joint …
The Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
Overview of the instances of depression in older adults
Depression affects more than 19 million Americans of all races, ages, and …
Neuroinflammation & White Matter Pathology In Schizophrenia: Systematic Review
Key Messages
White matter (WM) pathology and neuroinflammation have each been associated with schizophrenia in separate lines of research. This systematic …
The Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Development & Applications
Key Messages
The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is a reliable tool developed to capture a large scope of neuropsychiatric symptoms.
NPI’s utility and …
Inflammation In Neurological & Psychiatric Diseases
Key Messages
This review article examined findings on the relationship of inflammation with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Several lines of evidence supported …
How Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?
Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). …
Downloadable Resources of 2022
Reasons For Living Scale
Downloadable rating scale showing reasons people may provide for not committing suicide.
Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit
Mental Health America (MHA) started Mental Health Month in 1949 to communicate the importance of mental health to overall health. MHA …
Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Fact Sheet
This infographic provides information on recognizing when anxiety becomes prominent in clinical depression and how to take steps toward getting …
C-SSRS Scale
A suicide risk assessment questionnaire used by professionals to help establish a person’s risk of suicide.
Treatment For Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Consumers
This consumer resource discusses the importance of effective treatment plans, psychosocial interventions and medication therapy, suggested treatment goals, and support …
Infographics of 2022
Practice Guidelines For Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
A critical part of managing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the treatment of neuropsychiatric features. Download this informative infographic for reference.
Societal Costs Of Schizophrenia & Related Disorders
The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance (S&PAA) has released a report and related infographic identifying the direct and indirect costs …
Podcasts of 2022
Adherence In Bipolar I Disorder: Joseph Goldberg, MD
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on the hot topic …
Decriminalizing Mental Health – Caroline Fisher-O’Neill, Esq.
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Decriminalizing Mental Health …
Patient & Caregiver Perspective: Adherence In Schizophrenia – Kathy Day
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Dennis Sholler, PhD as they spill the tea on adherence in schizophrenia with …
Racial Trauma In The Workplace
Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP spill the tea about this hot topic: Racial Trauma in the …
Digital Health & Telepsychiatry – Nimish Shah
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Digital Health & …
Psychiatric Advance Directive: Leon Ravin, MD
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Psychiatric Advance Directives …
Suicide & Black Americans – Sherry Molock
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic …
Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Suicide Awareness & …