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Increase in Suicidality Associated With FDA Black Box Warning Implementation
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10/11/2024
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on...
10/11/2024
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News
09/27/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) capsules for oral use for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) capsules for oral use for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The US Food and Drug...
09/27/2024
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News
08/16/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week rejected the new drug application (NDA) from Lykos Therapeutics for midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in conjunction with...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week rejected the new drug application (NDA) from Lykos Therapeutics for midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in conjunction with...
The US Food and Drug...
08/16/2024
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FDA Considers Supplemental NDA for Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline for PTSD
News
07/24/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration recently accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline for the treatment of adults with PTSD, announced codevelopers Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and H....
The US Food and Drug Administration recently accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline for the treatment of adults with PTSD, announced codevelopers Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and H....
The US Food and Drug...
07/24/2024
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07/23/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again declined Swedish drug manufacturer Orexo’s New Drug Application (NDA) for OX125, a high-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again declined Swedish drug manufacturer Orexo’s New Drug Application (NDA) for OX125, a high-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal.
The US Food and Drug...
07/23/2024
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07/08/2024
A pharmacokinetics study of AD04, a potential treatment for AUD, is designed to meet an FDA requirement for an upcoming phase 3 trial and is expected to last 6 months.
A pharmacokinetics study of AD04, a potential treatment for AUD, is designed to meet an FDA requirement for an upcoming phase 3 trial and is expected to last 6 months.
A pharmacokinetics study of...
07/08/2024
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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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FDA Approves First Liquid, Non-Stimulant for Pediatric ADHD
News
06/11/2024
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
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
News
05/15/2024
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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Adults Who Smoke Have More Chronic Pain, Use More Opioids
News
11/07/2024
Rates of chronic pain, prescription opioid use, and severe work limitations rise with the number of cigarettes smoked daily, according to study results published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Rates of chronic pain, prescription opioid use, and severe work limitations rise with the number of cigarettes smoked daily, according to study results published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Rates of chronic pain,...
11/07/2024
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Patient survey
News
11/06/2024
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive...
11/06/2024
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Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
News
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
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News
11/04/2024
Adjunctive treatment with the atypical antipsychotic lumateperone improved depressive symptoms and severity more than adjunctive placebo in patients with MDD with inadequate response to previous antidepressant therapy, according to a poster...
Adjunctive treatment with the atypical antipsychotic lumateperone improved depressive symptoms and severity more than adjunctive placebo in patients with MDD with inadequate response to previous antidepressant therapy, according to a poster...
Adjunctive treatment with the...
11/04/2024
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News
11/01/2024
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination...
11/01/2024
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News
10/16/2024
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with...
10/16/2024
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Increase in Suicidality Associated With FDA Black Box Warning Implementation
News
10/11/2024
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on...
10/11/2024
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News
10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Depressive Disorders, May Improve Treatment Response Time
News
10/09/2024
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may...
10/09/2024
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Psilocybin
News
10/08/2024
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with...
10/08/2024
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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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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.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP,...
06/21/2024
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Jonathan Meyer, MD
Videos
11/11/2024
Jonathan Meyer, MD, offers his clinical insights on schizophrenia management.
Jonathan Meyer, MD, offers his clinical insights on schizophrenia management.
Jonathan Meyer, MD, offers his...
11/11/2024
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Thomas L. Schwartz, MD
Q&As
11/09/2024
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares exclusive insights from his session on sleep-wake issues presented at the 2024 NEI Fall Congress.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares exclusive insights from his session on sleep-wake issues presented at the 2024 NEI Fall Congress.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares...
11/09/2024
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Schizophrenia Conference Insights
11/07/2024
Watch these exclusive insights with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, to learn how this novel treatment could reshape the landscape of care for adults living with schizophrenia.
Watch these exclusive insights with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, to learn how this novel treatment could reshape the landscape of care for adults living with schizophrenia.
Watch these exclusive insights...
11/07/2024
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Marc Agronin
Videos
11/02/2024
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some easy prevention strategies for Alzheimer disease following his Psych Congress 2024 session "A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Effective Intervention."
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some easy prevention strategies for Alzheimer disease following his Psych Congress 2024 session "A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Effective Intervention."
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some...
11/02/2024
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Michelle Martel, PhD
Q&As
10/31/2024
Michelle Martel, PhD, shares insights from her session on ADHD in women presented at the 2024 Psych Congress.
Michelle Martel, PhD, shares insights from her session on ADHD in women presented at the 2024 Psych Congress.
Michelle Martel, PhD, shares...
10/31/2024
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Andrew Penn
Q&As
10/30/2024
"Psychedelic therapies must continue to be researched so that perhaps, someday with their help, we will be able to help our patients live their best lives," Andrew Penn, PMHNP-BC.
"Psychedelic therapies must continue to be researched so that perhaps, someday with their help, we will be able to help our patients live their best lives," Andrew Penn, PMHNP-BC.
"Psychedelic therapies must...
10/30/2024
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Jo Hughes
Q&As
10/30/2024
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, discusses the complexities of polypharmacy in psychiatry and the balance between medication management and patient safety.
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, discusses the complexities of polypharmacy in psychiatry and the balance between medication management and patient safety.
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY,...
10/30/2024
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Beau Kilmer, PhD
Q&As
10/28/2024
Dr Kilmer discusses the psychedelic market in the United States, policy on both state and local levels, and the role of the federal government in regulation.
Dr Kilmer discusses the psychedelic market in the United States, policy on both state and local levels, and the role of the federal government in regulation.
Dr Kilmer discusses the...
10/28/2024
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Christoph Correll, MD.
Videos
10/28/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, offers clinical guidance for managing adverse affects from schizophrenia treatment, including weight gain and movement disorder
Christoph Correll, MD, offers clinical guidance for managing adverse affects from schizophrenia treatment, including weight gain and movement disorder
Christoph Correll, MD, offers...
10/28/2024
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Christoph Correll, MD
Videos
10/16/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, provides a thorough pharmacological overview of the traditional and novel treatments available for schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, provides a thorough pharmacological overview of the traditional and novel treatments available for schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, provides...
10/16/2024
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04/25/2024
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10/23/2024
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During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
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09/17/2024
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09/10/2024
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