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Video Game Treatment for Adults With ADHD Cleared by FDA
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07/02/2024
AKL-T01 is indicated for adults with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD who have a demonstrated attention issue.
AKL-T01 is indicated for adults with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD who have a demonstrated attention issue.
AKL-T01 is indicated for adults...
07/02/2024
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FDA Approves First Liquid, Non-Stimulant for Pediatric ADHD
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06/11/2024
Evi Arthur
The FDA approved Tris Pharma, Inc.’s ONYDA™ XR (clonidine hydrochloride), a once-daily extended-release oral suspension medication, for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.
The FDA approved Tris Pharma, Inc.’s ONYDA™ XR (clonidine hydrochloride), a once-daily extended-release oral suspension medication, for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.
The FDA approved Tris Pharma,...
06/11/2024
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06/06/2024
Meagan Thistle
FDA committee rejected an MDMA-based therapy for adult PTSD treatment due to concerns about its effectiveness and the reliability of the data, despite positive study results.
FDA committee rejected an MDMA-based therapy for adult PTSD treatment due to concerns about its effectiveness and the reliability of the data, despite positive study results.
FDA committee rejected an...
06/06/2024
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: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
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05/15/2024
Evi Arthur
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
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04/30/2024
Meagan Thistle
Rejoyn has been FDA approved as the first prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of MDD symptoms as an adjunct to clinician-managed outpatient care for adult patients.
Rejoyn has been FDA approved as the first prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of MDD symptoms as an adjunct to clinician-managed outpatient care for adult patients.
Rejoyn has been FDA approved as...
04/30/2024
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04/08/2024
Meagan Thistle
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for...
04/08/2024
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01/26/2024
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation of GLP-1 RAs found no evidence that the medications cause suicidal drugs or actions but cautions that a small risk cannot yet be ruled out.
The FDA's preliminary evaluation...
01/26/2024
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10/27/2023
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed...
10/27/2023
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08/07/2023
Meagan Thistle
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) on Friday through a fast-track designation, making it the first oral medication designed for the treatment of PPD in adults.
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) on Friday through a fast-track designation, making it the first oral medication designed for the treatment of PPD in adults.
The FDA approved Zurzuvae...
08/07/2023
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Video Game Treatment for Adults With ADHD Cleared by FDA
News
07/02/2024
AKL-T01 is indicated for adults with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD who have a demonstrated attention issue.
AKL-T01 is indicated for adults with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD who have a demonstrated attention issue.
AKL-T01 is indicated for adults...
07/02/2024
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Age-Dependent Association Found Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis
News
06/27/2024
Cannabis use was significantly associated with psychotic disorders during adolescence, but not during young adulthood, according to results from an observational study published in Psychological Medicine. 
Cannabis use was significantly associated with psychotic disorders during adolescence, but not during young adulthood, according to results from an observational study published in Psychological Medicine. 
Cannabis use was significantly...
06/27/2024
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News
06/25/2024
An investigational, once-monthly, subcutaneous long-acting injection of olanzapine called TEV-‘749 met its primary endpoint in the efficacy portion of the phase 3 SOLARIS trial.
An investigational, once-monthly, subcutaneous long-acting injection of olanzapine called TEV-‘749 met its primary endpoint in the efficacy portion of the phase 3 SOLARIS trial.
An investigational,...
06/25/2024
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News
06/25/2024
Exploratory outcomes from a phase 2a trial suggest that the first-in-class small molecule LM11A-31 slowed progression of pathophysiological features of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) over 26 weeks.
Exploratory outcomes from a phase 2a trial suggest that the first-in-class small molecule LM11A-31 slowed progression of pathophysiological features of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) over 26 weeks.
Exploratory outcomes from a...
06/25/2024
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ADHD Linked With Hiked Risk of Lewy Body Disease
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06/25/2024
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
06/25/2024
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Lecanemab AD Treatment Could Have Low Eligibility
News
06/19/2024
Evi Arthur
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer disease (AD) may have a low eligibility rate (6.2%) among patients aged 70-89 years, according to recent results published in the journal Neurology. 
Lecanemab, a recently...
06/19/2024
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News
06/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Xanomeline-trospium chloride was efficacious and well-tolerated in adults with schizophrenia experiencing acute psychosis, according to trial results published in JAMA Psychiatry. “In the phase 3 EMERGENT-3 trial in people with...
Xanomeline-trospium chloride was efficacious and well-tolerated in adults with schizophrenia experiencing acute psychosis, according to trial results published in JAMA Psychiatry. “In the phase 3 EMERGENT-3 trial in people with...
Xanomeline-trospium chloride was...
06/18/2024
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News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
News
06/13/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Compared to those in the pre-menopause phase, perimenopausal patients are at a higher risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses. Results from the systematic review and meta-analysis were published in The Journal of Affective...
Compared to those in the pre-menopause phase, perimenopausal patients are at a higher risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses. Results from the systematic review and meta-analysis were published in The Journal of Affective...
Compared to those in the...
06/13/2024
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Symptom Improvement Found Across Diagnoses With Placebo
News
06/12/2024
Evi Arthur
Placebo treatment was found to improve symptoms across multiple disorders, though the level of improvement varied from diagnosis to diagnosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Placebo treatment was found to improve symptoms across multiple disorders, though the level of improvement varied from diagnosis to diagnosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Placebo treatment was found to...
06/12/2024
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07/01/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
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06/21/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
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06/21/2024
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07/02/2024
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, shares the importance of differentiating tardive dyskinesia (TD) from other movement disorders such as drug-induced Parkinsonism.
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, shares the importance of differentiating tardive dyskinesia (TD) from other movement disorders such as drug-induced Parkinsonism.
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, shares...
07/02/2024
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07/02/2024
Learn about the safety and efficacy of these new agents and gain insights into improving diagnosis and treatment strategies. 
Learn about the safety and efficacy of these new agents and gain insights into improving diagnosis and treatment strategies. 
Learn about the safety and...
07/02/2024
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andrew penn
Videos
07/01/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP,...
07/01/2024
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07/01/2024
Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how to maintain professionalism while using social media to promote one'e telehealth practice.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how to maintain professionalism while using social media to promote one'e telehealth practice.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how...
07/01/2024
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06/28/2024
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Listen to Megan, an adult with ADHD, and her best friend talk about her ADHD journey, including current treatment with a nonstimulant medication.
Listen to Megan, an adult with...
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06/21/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
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06/21/2024
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06/18/2024

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With Rakesh Jain, MD
In this video, Dr Jain discusses possible cardiometabolic symptoms that can occur in bipolar disorder treatment and how clinicians can avoid them from the start.
In this video, Dr Jain discusses possible cardiometabolic symptoms that can occur in bipolar disorder treatment and how clinicians can avoid them from the start.
In this video, Dr Jain discusses...
06/18/2024
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Key Challenges in Accurately Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder
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06/10/2024

Featuring Rakesh Jain, MD

Featuring Rakesh Jain, MD
Dr Jain discusses diagnosing and differentiating bipolar disorder from other mental health conditions, the importance of a thorough patient history, and more!
Dr Jain discusses diagnosing and differentiating bipolar disorder from other mental health conditions, the importance of a thorough patient history, and more!
Dr Jain discusses diagnosing and...
06/10/2024
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06/07/2024

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Featuring Lenard A. Adler, MD
With the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth emerged as a crucial tool, allowing remote patient consultations for safety and accessibility. Some argue it also drove the increase in adult ADHD diagnosis. Psych Congress Network sat down with...
With the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth emerged as a crucial tool, allowing remote patient consultations for safety and accessibility. Some argue it also drove the increase in adult ADHD diagnosis. Psych Congress Network sat down with...
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06/07/2024
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06/05/2024

Featuring Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Featuring Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, P...
Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, at the 2024 NP Institute, Nurse Williams details how clinicians can more closely incorporate caregivers into patient treatment plans.
Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, at the 2024 NP Institute, Nurse Williams details how clinicians can more closely incorporate caregivers into patient treatment plans.
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06/05/2024
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04/25/2024
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07/02/2024
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07/02/2024
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06/28/2024
Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!
Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!
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06/28/2024
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06/21/2024
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Two of the 5 characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia must be present for a diagnosis to be made. At least one of these must be which of the following, according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz!
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06/17/2024
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06/14/2024
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By how much does olanzapine/samidorphan reduce weight gain risk in bipolar disorder treatment?
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06/12/2024
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