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FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
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New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
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Digital Health Interventions Show Promise in Alleviating Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
01/05/2024
Meagan Thistle
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
Digital health interventions...
01/05/2024
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Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
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Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
12/07/2023
Evi Arthur
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a...
12/07/2023
Psych Congress Network
Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
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Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
11/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol...
11/20/2023
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
11/10/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
11/10/2023
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FDA Issues Warning Highlighting Risks of Ketamine for Psychiatric Disorder Treatment
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
Psych Congress Network
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Anxiety Alters Neural Pathways for Emotional Control, Highlighting Compensatory Mechanisms
08/29/2023
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on...
08/29/2023
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: Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
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Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
06/28/2023
Evi Arthur
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked...
06/28/2023
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Biological Aging May Be a Risk Factor for Depression, Anxiety
05/11/2023
Evi Arthur
Biological aging, as opposed to chronological, may be a risk factor for incident depression/anxiety in midlife and for older adults, according to recent study results published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biological aging, as opposed to chronological, may be a risk factor for incident depression/anxiety in midlife and for older adults, according to recent study results published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biological aging, as opposed to...
05/11/2023
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Which symptoms indicate a panic disorder diagnosis?
03/30/2023
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic...
03/30/2023
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News Articles

A woman sits on the floor looking sad and worried.
News
FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
News
Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
12/07/2023
Evi Arthur
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a...
12/07/2023
Psych Congress Network
Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
News
Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
11/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol...
11/20/2023
Psych Congress Network
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News
FDA Issues Warning Highlighting Risks of Ketamine for Psychiatric Disorder Treatment
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
Anxiety Alters Neural Pathways for Emotional Control, Highlighting Compensatory Mechanisms
08/29/2023
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on...
08/29/2023
Psych Congress Network
: Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
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Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
06/28/2023
Evi Arthur
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked...
06/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
older man and doctor
News
Biological Aging May Be a Risk Factor for Depression, Anxiety
05/11/2023
Evi Arthur
Biological aging, as opposed to chronological, may be a risk factor for incident depression/anxiety in midlife and for older adults, according to recent study results published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biological aging, as opposed to chronological, may be a risk factor for incident depression/anxiety in midlife and for older adults, according to recent study results published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biological aging, as opposed to...
05/11/2023
Psych Congress Network
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Anxiety Blood Test Examining Biomarkers May Help Optimize Individual Treatment
03/28/2023
Brionna Mendoza
A blood test for anxiety examining specific biomarkers to determine individual anxiety development risk, severity, and optimized therapy options has been developed.
A blood test for anxiety examining specific biomarkers to determine individual anxiety development risk, severity, and optimized therapy options has been developed.
A blood test for anxiety...
03/28/2023
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Pilot Study Identifies Novel Protein Biomarkers in Women Experiencing Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
03/03/2023
Brionna Mendoza
A pilot study has identified novel third-trimester plasma protein biomarkers that may help to indicate which women have a predisposed high risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
A pilot study has identified novel third-trimester plasma protein biomarkers that may help to indicate which women have a predisposed high risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
A pilot study has identified...
03/03/2023
Psych Congress Network
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy Benefits Midlife Women With Schizophrenia
10/04/2024
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with a 16% lower risk of psychosis relapse in midlife women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD).
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with a 16% lower risk of psychosis relapse in midlife women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD).
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)...
10/04/2024
Psych Congress Network
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Psilocybin Shows Potential for Depression Treatment, Meta-Analysis Finds
10/03/2024
High-dose psilocybin demonstrated an effect similar to escitalopram for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ.
High-dose psilocybin demonstrated an effect similar to escitalopram for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ.
High-dose psilocybin...
10/03/2024
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FDA Approves First Schizophrenia Treatment in Over 3 Decades
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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Investigational Schizophrenia Drug Hits Primary Endpoint in Phase 2 Trial
09/26/2024
A once-daily, 20 mg dose of an investigational oral muscarinic M4 selective agonist in development for adults with schizophrenia achieved its primary endpoint in a phase 2 trial, maker Neurocrine Biosciences announced.
A once-daily, 20 mg dose of an investigational oral muscarinic M4 selective agonist in development for adults with schizophrenia achieved its primary endpoint in a phase 2 trial, maker Neurocrine Biosciences announced.
A once-daily, 20 mg dose of an...
09/26/2024
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More Than a Fifth of Overdose Decedents Had Non–Substance Mental Health Disorder
09/23/2024
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
A woman sits on the floor looking sad and worried.
News
FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
Increasing Depression Symptoms in Older Adults Associated With Amyloid Accumulation
09/09/2024
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms...
09/09/2024
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Patients With Specific Treatment-Resistant Depression Biotype Improve With TMS
09/05/2024
Patients with a particular cognitive biotype of treatment-resistant depression are more likely to experience improvement with TMS compared with other patients, study finds.
Patients with a particular cognitive biotype of treatment-resistant depression are more likely to experience improvement with TMS compared with other patients, study finds.
Patients with a particular...
09/05/2024
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Pandemic’s Effect on Youth Mental Health Varied Across Different Groups
09/04/2024
A recently published study in JAMA Network Open presents a nuanced picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected youth mental health.
A recently published study in JAMA Network Open presents a nuanced picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected youth mental health.
A recently published study in...
09/04/2024
Psych Congress Network
No Link Found Between Adult ADHD and Unsaturated Fatty Acids
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No Link Found Between Adult ADHD and Unsaturated Fatty Acids
09/03/2024
Though previous research has suggested a potential link between unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results from a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found no...
Though previous research has suggested a potential link between unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results from a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found no...
Though previous research has...
09/03/2024
Psych Congress Network

Interactive Features

How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
11/10/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
11/10/2023
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Which symptoms indicate a panic disorder diagnosis?
03/30/2023
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic...
03/30/2023
Psych Congress Network
By how much did deep brain stimulation reduce OCD symptoms?
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By how much did deep brain stimulation reduce OCD symptoms?
12/12/2022
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Test your knowledge with a quick quiz!
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12/12/2022
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What percent of adults report anxiety relating to their mental health?
01/28/2022
According to a recent APA poll, what percent of adults say that they have anxiety relating to their mental health?
According to a recent APA poll, what percent of adults say that they have anxiety relating to their mental health?
According to a recent APA poll,...
01/28/2022
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Esketamine Dosing Schedule for Treatment-Resistant Depression
10/01/2024
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.
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.
During the induction and...
10/01/2024
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Telehealth Versus In-Person Psychiatric Care
09/19/2024
Do you know what the data from randomized control trials say?
Do you know what the data from randomized control trials say?
Do you know what the data from...
09/19/2024
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How many ADHD prescriptions are affected by the med shortage?
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How many ADHD prescriptions are affected by the med shortage?
09/17/2024
Take a quick poll on your recent prescribing practices!
Take a quick poll on your recent prescribing practices!
Take a quick poll on your recent...
09/17/2024
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09/13/2024
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09/13/2024
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CDC/AAP Treatment Guidelines for Pediatric ADHD
09/11/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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09/11/2024
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Considerations When Prescribing Deutetrabenazine for Tardive Dyskinesia
09/10/2024
Put your clinical knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your clinical knowledge to the test with this quiz!
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09/10/2024
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Considerations When Prescribing Deutetrabenazine for Tardive Dyskinesia
09/10/2024
Put your clinical knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your clinical knowledge to the test with this quiz!
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09/10/2024
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Treatment Guidelines for Patients With MDD Who Have Not Responded to Current Pharmacotherapy
09/09/2024
Patients with MDD who have undergone an adequate trial of optimized pharmacotherapy but only partial or no response should be reassessed for what? Take the quiz to find out!
Patients with MDD who have undergone an adequate trial of optimized pharmacotherapy but only partial or no response should be reassessed for what? Take the quiz to find out!
Patients with MDD who have...
09/09/2024
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What is the "most underutilized medication" in bipolar disorder treatment?
08/12/2024
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Do you remember this interview with Dr Jain?
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08/12/2024
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By how much did AKL-T01 improve focus in adults with ADHD?
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By how much did AKL-T01 improve focus in adults with ADHD?
08/12/2024
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08/12/2024
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Blogs
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Reducing the Burden of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
04/14/2021
Urgent action is needed from mental health providers to reduce the public health burden of anxiety disorders, which are widely prevalent yet often go undiagnosed, Anxiety Disorders Section Editor Manish K. Jha, MBBS, says.
Urgent action is needed from mental health providers to reduce the public health burden of anxiety disorders, which are widely prevalent yet often go undiagnosed, Anxiety Disorders Section Editor Manish K. Jha, MBBS, says.
Urgent action is needed from...
04/14/2021
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Using Anxiety Amid COVID-19 as a Tool for Personal Growth
03/25/2020
BLOG: Like me, you are probably noticing more and more in recent weeks that emotions, like viruses, seem to be spreading from person to person.
BLOG: Like me, you are probably noticing more and more in recent weeks that emotions, like viruses, seem to be spreading from person to person.
BLOG: Like me, you are probably...
03/25/2020
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Are Benzodiazepines the Next Opioid Crisis?
02/19/2019
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: A study recently published in JAMA found that as our profession has been working tirelessly to curtail prescriptions for opioids we are prescribing more and more benzodiazepines.
BLOG: A study recently published in JAMA found that as our profession has been working tirelessly to curtail prescriptions for opioids we are prescribing more and more benzodiazepines.
BLOG: A study recently published...
02/19/2019
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Psilocybin Studies: A New Ray of Hope for Psychiatry?
12/01/2016
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: These studies were the latest findings showing that psychedelics, erroneously dismissed as mere intoxicants and swept up in the hysteria of the Nixon-era drug wars, could prove to be as important to psychiatry as penicillin was to...
BLOG: These studies were the latest findings showing that psychedelics, erroneously dismissed as mere intoxicants and swept up in the hysteria of the Nixon-era drug wars, could prove to be as important to psychiatry as penicillin was to...
BLOG: These studies were the...
12/01/2016
Psych Congress Network
Blog
Psychedelics: What to Tell Patients Today
08/25/2015
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Psychedelic compounds are powerful, and they have great potential to help patients with intractable conditions. Yet any compound with that kind of power also has the potential to harm, and that harm should not be trivialized.
Psychedelic compounds are powerful, and they have great potential to help patients with intractable conditions. Yet any compound with that kind of power also has the potential to harm, and that harm should not be trivialized.
Psychedelic compounds are...
08/25/2015
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Blog
Slogans for Change
07/07/2015
Perhaps patients would benefit if they had some concrete saying, a mantra as it were, to remind themselves outside the therapy room of key lessons.
Perhaps patients would benefit if they had some concrete saying, a mantra as it were, to remind themselves outside the therapy room of key lessons.
Perhaps patients would benefit...
07/07/2015
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Blog
Stigma and the Ailing Physician: Part 2
04/13/2015
An inside look on how stigma may reinforce denial in ill doctors, part 2.
An inside look on how stigma may reinforce denial in ill doctors, part 2.
An inside look on how stigma may...
04/13/2015
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Burnout in Psychiatrists
04/02/2015
BLOG: Burnout is commonly defined as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of feelings of personal accomplishment.
BLOG: Burnout is commonly defined as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of feelings of personal accomplishment.
BLOG: Burnout is commonly...
04/02/2015
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Blog
Stigma and the Ailing Physician
03/02/2015
An inside look on how stigma may reinforce denial in ill doctors.
An inside look on how stigma may reinforce denial in ill doctors.
An inside look on how stigma may...
03/02/2015
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The Gift of Self-Disclosure
02/19/2015
Ode to Dr. Quinn Leslie who has paved the path to accepting non-perfectionism.
Ode to Dr. Quinn Leslie who has paved the path to accepting non-perfectionism.
Ode to Dr. Quinn Leslie who has...
02/19/2015
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Alzheimer Disease Prevention: Part 2
07/29/2024
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated...
07/29/2024
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Rakesh Amin, MD.
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Treating Schizophrenia: The Importance of Early Identification and Intervention
06/13/2023

Rakesh Amin, MD

Rakesh Amin, MD
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the...
06/13/2023
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Marc Agronin, MD.
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Alzheimer Disease Prevention
08/30/2022
Marc Agronin, MD
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section...
08/30/2022
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Ed Jones, PhD
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How Our Clinicians Can Help Fix the US Health Care System
07/28/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the...
07/28/2022
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The Universal Behavior Model: A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Care
07/21/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this...
07/21/2022
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Who will use it? How to Get Digital Mental Health Apps Into the Hands of Patients
04/27/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/27/2022
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How to Navigate Quality Issues With Mental Health Apps
04/21/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/21/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
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How New NPs Can Find Mentors
03/04/2022
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains...
03/04/2022
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Julie Bailey
Blog
How to Be a Safe Space for Someone
02/08/2022
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey,...
02/08/2022
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The Best and Worst Changes Brought On By the Pandemic
01/31/2022
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy...
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Posters

Viloxazine ER (Qelbree®) Administered with Psychostimulants in Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Topline Results of a Phase IV Safety Trial
Results of a phase IV, open-label safety study evaluating viloxazine ER (Qelbree®) administered with psychostimulants in pediatric (6-17 years) ADHD; morning vs. evening administration of...
10/26/2023
Withdrawal Catatonia: A Rare Case of Treatment-Resistant Catatonia Secondary to Quetiapine Withdrawal
Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome with well-defined clinical characteristics, although the neurological mechanisms involved remain unknown. In this study, we report a case of a patient ...
10/26/2023
Zuranolone Safety and Tolerability in Adults with Postpartum Depression: Analyses from SKYLARK, a 50 mg Placebo-Controlled Study
In the SKYLARK Study, zuranolone 50 mg was generally well tolerated in adults with postpartum depression; treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) led to zuranolone dose reduction and di...
10/26/2023
Utilization of Psychiatric Pharmacogenomic Testing by Primary Care Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers: Confidence and Implementation Barriers
Routine implementation of pharmacogenomic testing for mental health and other conditions treated in primary care may require overcoming barriers such as cost to the patient and knowledge ...
10/26/2023
Valbenazine Improves Tardive Dyskinesia With or Without Concomitant Antipsychotic Therapy: A Meta-Analysis of Three Long-Term Valbenazine Trials
Valbenazine is indicated for once-daily treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder associated with prolonged antipsychotic exposure. Data from 3 long-term studies (KINECT™-...
10/26/2023
Veterans’ Intensive​ PCMHI Boot Camp​ (VIP Boot Camp)
Veterans Intensive Primary Care Mental Health Integration Bootcamp (VIP Bootcamp): An upstream solution to Mental Health(MH) access issues within the VA system
10/26/2023
Understanding the Real-World Prescription Patterns and Impact of Atypical Antipsychotic Augmentation Timing on Healthcare Cost in Adult Major Depressive Disorder in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review
This study examined the utilization pattern of augmentation with atypical antipsychotics after partial or no response to antidepressants in patients with MDD. The antidepressant prescript...
10/26/2023
Unique Features of the Rapid Mood Screener Enable Detection of Bipolar I Disorder in a Primary Care Practice
The Rapid Mood Screener (RMS) is a self-administered screening tool to help differentiate bipolar I disorder from major depressive disorder. Cases were identified from a primary care sett...
10/26/2023
Use Of VMAT2 Inhibitors For Tardive Dyskinesia In Geriatric Populations - A Case Study
This case report discusses the safety and efficacy of VMAT2 inhibitors in treating antipsychotic induced tardive dyskinesia in adults >55 years old. It also highlights the increased ri...
10/26/2023
Using Chess as a Novel Means to Cure Treatment Refractory Catatonia
The subject matter of the poster includes a case report of a patient with treatment refractory catatonia whose condition rapidly improved following a game of chess, one of the patient's k...
10/26/2023

Practice Tools

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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
09/28/2016
How to Use Valid measure of severity of social phobia symptoms Patient-rated assessment of the three clinically important symptom domains of social phobia Sensitive to the reduction in symptoms over time Brief, simple and easy to...
How to Use Valid measure of severity of social phobia symptoms Patient-rated assessment of the three clinically important symptom domains of social phobia Sensitive to the reduction in symptoms over time Brief, simple and easy to...
How to Use Valid measure of...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini-SPIN)
09/28/2016
How to Use Screening tool for social anxiety disorder (SAD) developed by Dr. Jonathan Davidson of Duke University Medical Center  Based on the longer 17-item social phobia inventory (SPIN)  Self-rated scale 3-items about...
How to Use Screening tool for social anxiety disorder (SAD) developed by Dr. Jonathan Davidson of Duke University Medical Center  Based on the longer 17-item social phobia inventory (SPIN)  Self-rated scale 3-items about...
How to Use Screening tool...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
09/28/2016
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients circle one of the 4 numbers (representing severity) associated with 7 problems. If patients identify any problems, they then indicate (by checking the appropriate box) the degree to which these problems made it...
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients circle one of the 4 numbers (representing severity) associated with 7 problems. If patients identify any problems, they then indicate (by checking the appropriate box) the degree to which these problems made it...
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Anxiety Disorders
09/28/2016
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini SPIN) Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini SPIN) Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Generalized Anxiety...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS)
01/29/2019
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for...
01/29/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
01/28/2019
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
01/28/2019
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
MINI Screen
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health...
01/28/2019
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
WHO (Five) Well-Being Index (WHO-5)
01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to...
01/28/2019
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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