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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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FDA Approves First Oral Postpartum Depression Treatment, Zuranolone
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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Hormonal Contraception-Associated Depressive Episodes May Be Linked to PPD Risk
07/14/2023
Meagan Thistle
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Depression associated with...
07/14/2023
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Mothers With Depression Respond Slower to Children, Study Finds
04/24/2023
Evi Arthur
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Mothers with depression take...
04/24/2023
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Is synthetic environmental phthalate exposure linked with increased PPD risk?
03/21/2023
True or false: exposure to the synthetic environmental chemical phthalate is linked with an increased likelihood of postpartum depression.
True or false: exposure to the synthetic environmental chemical phthalate is linked with an increased likelihood of postpartum depression.
True or false: exposure to the...
03/21/2023
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For Postpartum Mental Health, Parental Leave Might Lessen Depressive Symptoms
01/10/2023
Brionna Mendoza
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Common postpartum mental health...
01/10/2023
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Prenatal Depression Screening, Referral Improves After Online Provider Training
01/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal...
01/02/2023
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Low Iodine Intake Associated With Risk of Perinatal and Postpartum Emotional Distress and Depression
11/08/2022
Evi Arthur
However, use of iodine supplements was also found to increase risk of emotional distress.
However, use of iodine supplements was also found to increase risk of emotional distress.
However, use of iodine...
11/08/2022
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Postpartum Depression Ameliorated by Lay Health Professional Visits at Home
09/01/2022
Brionna Mendoza
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Postpartum depression...
09/01/2022
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Antipsychotics During Pregnancy Do Not Hinder Children’s Test Performance
08/22/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions...
08/22/2022
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Digital CBT for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
01/18/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
DCBT-I during pregnancy may prevent postpartum depression and reduce insomnia and anxiety up to 6 months postpartum, according to recent study findings.
DCBT-I during pregnancy may prevent postpartum depression and reduce insomnia and anxiety up to 6 months postpartum, according to recent study findings.
DCBT-I during pregnancy may...
01/18/2022
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News Articles

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FDA Approves First Oral Postpartum Depression Treatment, Zuranolone
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
Psych Congress Network
News
Hormonal Contraception-Associated Depressive Episodes May Be Linked to PPD Risk
07/14/2023
Meagan Thistle
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Depression associated with hormonal contraception (HC) use may indicate susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD), linking depressive episodes with hormonal contributions, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest.
Depression associated with...
07/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
Mothers With Depression Respond Slower to Children, Study Finds
04/24/2023
Evi Arthur
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their infant children than mothers without depression, according to a longitudinal study published in Infant and Child Development.
Mothers with depression take...
04/24/2023
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For Postpartum Mental Health, Parental Leave Might Lessen Depressive Symptoms
01/10/2023
Brionna Mendoza
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Common postpartum mental health issues, including depressive symptoms, might be guarded against with parental leave policies in place, according to the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health.
Common postpartum mental health...
01/10/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
Prenatal Depression Screening, Referral Improves After Online Provider Training
01/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal...
01/02/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
Low Iodine Intake Associated With Risk of Perinatal and Postpartum Emotional Distress and Depression
11/08/2022
Evi Arthur
However, use of iodine supplements was also found to increase risk of emotional distress.
However, use of iodine supplements was also found to increase risk of emotional distress.
However, use of iodine...
11/08/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
Postpartum Depression Ameliorated by Lay Health Professional Visits at Home
09/01/2022
Brionna Mendoza
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Postpartum depression intervention can be successfully delivered by lay professionals in an at-home setting, and produce a significant decline in stress and depression, according to recent study results.
Postpartum depression...
09/01/2022
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Antipsychotics During Pregnancy Do Not Hinder Children’s Test Performance
08/22/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with standardized test scores in offspring.
Antipsychotic prescriptions...
08/22/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
Digital CBT for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
01/18/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
DCBT-I during pregnancy may prevent postpartum depression and reduce insomnia and anxiety up to 6 months postpartum, according to recent study findings.
DCBT-I during pregnancy may prevent postpartum depression and reduce insomnia and anxiety up to 6 months postpartum, according to recent study findings.
DCBT-I during pregnancy may...
01/18/2022
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Migraine History Appears to Increase Risk for Peripartum Depression and Anxiety
11/24/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
A history of migraine may be a risk factor for anxiety symptoms in mid-pregnancy and for mixed symptoms of depression and anxiety in later stages of pregnancy, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
A history of migraine may be a risk factor for anxiety symptoms in mid-pregnancy and for mixed symptoms of depression and anxiety in later stages of pregnancy, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
A history of migraine may be a...
11/24/2021
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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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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
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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
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Suvorexant Associated With Lower Delirium Rates in Some Hospitalized Older Adults
08/29/2024
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting orexin receptor antagonist, was associated with lower rates of delirium than placebo in hospitalized older adults at high risk of delirium, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Suvorexant, a sleep-promoting...
08/29/2024
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People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
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People With PCOS More At Risk for Eating Disorders
08/27/2024
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could be more at risk for eating disorders than people without PCOS, according to recent results from a review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 
People with polycystic ovarian...
08/27/2024
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Back-to-School Season Overshadowed By Ongoing Stimulant Med Shortages
08/27/2024
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
As millions of Americans, both...
08/27/2024
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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
Mental Illness Incidence Increases After COVID-19, But Less So in Vaccinated Adults
News
Mental Illness Incidence Increases After COVID-19, But Less So in Vaccinated Adults
08/26/2024
Rates of most mental illnesses were higher over the 4 weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with before or without COVID-19, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Rates of most mental illnesses were higher over the 4 weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with before or without COVID-19, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Rates of most mental illnesses...
08/26/2024
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Interactive Features

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Is synthetic environmental phthalate exposure linked with increased PPD risk?
03/21/2023
True or false: exposure to the synthetic environmental chemical phthalate is linked with an increased likelihood of postpartum depression.
True or false: exposure to the synthetic environmental chemical phthalate is linked with an increased likelihood of postpartum depression.
True or false: exposure to the...
03/21/2023
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Symptom Reduction in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Expert Insights Quiz
Symptom Reduction in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
09/13/2024
Test your knowledge
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Test your knowledge
09/13/2024
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CDC/AAP Treatment Guidelines for Pediatric ADHD
09/11/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
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!
Put your clinical knowledge to...
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!
Put your clinical knowledge to...
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
Do you remember this interview with Dr Jain?
Do you remember this interview with Dr Jain?
Do you remember this interview...
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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What role does norepinephrine play in bipolar disorder symptom presentation?
08/07/2024
In bipolar disorder, how do norepinephrine (also referred to as noradrenaline) levels impact episodes of mania? Take the quiz!
In bipolar disorder, how do norepinephrine (also referred to as noradrenaline) levels impact episodes of mania? Take the quiz!
In bipolar disorder, how do...
08/07/2024
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HIPPA Considerations for Social Media
07/22/2024
Hone your telehealth practice and knowledge with this quiz!
Hone your telehealth practice and knowledge with this quiz!
Hone your telehealth practice...
07/22/2024
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How many symptoms must be present in order to diagnose adult ADHD?
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How many symptoms must be present in order to diagnose adult ADHD?
07/17/2024
Challenge your diagnostic knowledge!
Challenge your diagnostic knowledge!
Challenge your diagnostic...
07/17/2024
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Blogs

Blog
Screening for Perinatal Depression Is Not Enough
07/11/2018
BLOG: The logical endpoint of population-based screening for perinatal depression is remission of depression in those who screen positive. Otherwise screening is just an empty endeavor.
BLOG: The logical endpoint of population-based screening for perinatal depression is remission of depression in those who screen positive. Otherwise screening is just an empty endeavor.
BLOG: The logical endpoint...
07/11/2018
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Blog
Mothers Are Falling Through the Cracks: Let’s Make a Net for Them
04/26/2018
BLOG: On January 18, 2018, in Sacramento California, new mother Jessica Porten went to see a women’s health nurse practitioner. She was 4 months postpartum and had not been seen by her obstetric provider since giving birth.
BLOG: On January 18, 2018, in Sacramento California, new mother Jessica Porten went to see a women’s health nurse practitioner. She was 4 months postpartum and had not been seen by her obstetric provider since giving birth.
BLOG: On January 18, 2018, in...
04/26/2018
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Blog
Seeking Treatment for Postpartum Depression
05/14/2014
My postpartum depression and anxiety went undiagnosed for six months, despite my protests to my doctor.
My postpartum depression and anxiety went undiagnosed for six months, despite my protests to my doctor.
My postpartum depression and...
05/14/2014
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Blog
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.
Blog
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.
Blog
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
Blog
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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Ed Jones, PhD
Perspective
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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Blog
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
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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Blog
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
Blog
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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Blog
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...
01/31/2022
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Posters

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
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
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

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
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Saundra's Corner
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2)
09/30/2016
Click here for the website for PHQ-2 How to Use If response is “yes” to either question, consider administering the PHQ-9. If the response to both is “no”, the screen is...
Click here for the website for PHQ-2 How to Use If response is “yes” to either question, consider administering the PHQ-9. If the response to both is “no”, the screen is...
Click here for the website for...
09/30/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self-Report (QIDS-SR-16)
09/30/2016
How to Use Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report)  (QIDS-SR-16) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level of depression before, during, and after treatment. It is...
How to Use Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report)  (QIDS-SR-16) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level of depression before, during, and after treatment. It is...
How to...
09/30/2016
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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...
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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...
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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...
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01/28/2019
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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
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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...
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01/28/2019
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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
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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...
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01/28/2019
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