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Michael Myers
Blog
Reflections on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
10/04/2018
Michael Myers
BLOG: September 17, 2018 was designated as the first National Physician Suicide Awareness Day in this country. All of us in the mental health community can be grateful for the pioneering and hard work of Dr. Loice Swisher, who took...
BLOG: September 17, 2018 was designated as the first National Physician Suicide Awareness Day in this country. All of us in the mental health community can be grateful for the pioneering and hard work of Dr. Loice Swisher, who took...
BLOG: September 17, 2018...
10/04/2018
Psych Congress Network
Blog
Pearls of Wisdom From Four Women Who Have Lost a Physician Loved One to Suicide
06/20/2018
BLOG: Four women who have been bereaved by the loss of a physician loved one to suicide shared their stories at a  recent workshop. They were gripping, heartfelt, moving and evocative.
BLOG: Four women who have been bereaved by the loss of a physician loved one to suicide shared their stories at a  recent workshop. They were gripping, heartfelt, moving and evocative.
BLOG: Four women who have been...
06/20/2018
Psych Congress Network

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Transform our shock into action
06/12/2018
A few short days ago, the very tragic deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade and international chef Anthony Bourdain stunned us. Our national suicide rate is skyrocketing, and now exceeds the annual number of deaths due to car accidents.
A few short days ago, the very tragic deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade and international chef Anthony Bourdain stunned us. Our national suicide rate is skyrocketing, and now exceeds the annual number of deaths due to car accidents.
A few short days ago, the very...
06/12/2018
Psych Congress Network
Blog
Let’s Lead the Conversation About Suicide
06/08/2018
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: As mental health professionals, we have the opportunities to be leaders within our communities to help address this problem. Let’s lead by example to make talking about mental health and suicide as normal as talking about the game last...
BLOG: As mental health professionals, we have the opportunities to be leaders within our communities to help address this problem. Let’s lead by example to make talking about mental health and suicide as normal as talking about the game last...
BLOG: As mental health...
06/08/2018
Psych Congress Network
Blog
What if we treat drug overdoses like suicide attempts?
09/21/2017
All of us who work in behavioral health know that the opioid epidemic is possibly the greatest challenge in healthcare today. However, the usual response to opioid overdoses—immediate treatment with Narcan and release—has proven...
All of us who work in behavioral health know that the opioid epidemic is possibly the greatest challenge in healthcare today. However, the usual response to opioid overdoses—immediate treatment with Narcan and release—has proven...
All of us who work in behavioral...
09/21/2017
Psych Congress Network

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What is our clinical responsibility for suicide?
06/19/2017
If you're like me, you may be wondering whether the case of a young woman who was found guilty on Friday of involuntary manslaughter relates to our clinical work. She encouraged her boyfriend to follow through on his suicide attempt by...
If you're like me, you may be wondering whether the case of a young woman who was found guilty on Friday of involuntary manslaughter relates to our clinical work. She encouraged her boyfriend to follow through on his suicide attempt by...
If you're like me, you may...
06/19/2017
Psych Congress Network
Blog
Too high a price to pay?
12/20/2012
In a June 2011 story, “New perspectives on suicide prevention,” I wrote about the three elements of the  “interpersonal theory of suicide,” advanced by Thomas Joiner PhD of the University of Florida. As I reported...
In a June 2011 story, “New perspectives on suicide prevention,” I wrote about the three elements of the  “interpersonal theory of suicide,” advanced by Thomas Joiner PhD of the University of Florida. As I reported...
In a June 2011 story, “New...
12/20/2012
Psych Congress Network
Blog
Why 15-minute checks don`t work
03/12/2012
I continually hear that psychiatric hospitals don't need to implement design features to reduce the risk of suicide in patient rooms and patient toilets because they utilize 15-minute checks on patients that are suicidal.This logic is...
I continually hear that psychiatric hospitals don't need to implement design features to reduce the risk of suicide in patient rooms and patient toilets because they utilize 15-minute checks on patients that are suicidal.This logic is...
I continually hear that...
03/12/2012
Psych Congress Network

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andrew and julie
Rapid Refresh
Navigating Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Exploring the Role of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
04/11/2024

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
04/11/2024
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Amber Hoberg
Rapid Refresh
Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
04/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC,...
04/10/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
Hoberg and Matthews
Clinical Pearls
Tolerability Testing in Long-Acting Injectable Prescriptions
04/03/2024
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for...
04/03/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute

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