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The five ‘most challenging` standards in 2011
03/27/2012
Every year, the Joint Commission collects data on how well organizations are complying with standards to identify key trends and focus education on those requirements that pose the biggest challenges.In the “Most Challenging...
Every year, the Joint Commission collects data on how well organizations are complying with standards to identify key trends and focus education on those requirements that pose the biggest challenges.In the “Most Challenging...
Every year, the Joint Commission...
03/27/2012
Psych Congress Network
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NAMI comments on soldier’s actions in Afghanistan
03/22/2012
Almost two weeks ago, the national media reported that a U.S. soldier had apparently “massacred” 16 Afghan civilians as they slept in the middle of the night—and that most of the victims had been women and children.
Almost two weeks ago, the national media reported that a U.S. soldier had apparently “massacred” 16 Afghan civilians as they slept in the middle of the night—and that most of the victims had been women and children.
Almost two weeks ago, the...
03/22/2012
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TMS therapy demonstrated on `Dr. Oz`
03/16/2012
Another interesting episode of the "Dr. Oz Show" aired this week, featuring a segment on treating depression with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The therapy is still seen as "controversial and unorthodox," but could also be...
Another interesting episode of the "Dr. Oz Show" aired this week, featuring a segment on treating depression with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The therapy is still seen as "controversial and unorthodox," but could also be...
Another interesting episode of...
03/16/2012
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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Understanding Antidepressants’ Receptor Profiles
03/15/2012
Question: “I often treat depression with antidepressants. Why is knowledge about receptors and receptor profiles of the medications I choose important? Is it really important, or is it just interesting stuff, without any clinical value?”
Question: “I often treat depression with antidepressants. Why is knowledge about receptors and receptor profiles of the medications I choose important? Is it really important, or is it just interesting stuff, without any clinical value?”
Question: “I often treat...
03/15/2012
Psych Congress Network
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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
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The value of mental health in the workplace
03/12/2012
We spend over a third of our adult lives at work, yet few of us probably take into account how that time winds up affecting our mental health. New research shows that employees who feel “valued” at work are more likely to...
We spend over a third of our adult lives at work, yet few of us probably take into account how that time winds up affecting our mental health. New research shows that employees who feel “valued” at work are more likely to...
We spend over a third of...
03/12/2012
Psych Congress Network
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Program could offer measurable results for schizophrenia treatment
03/08/2012
The field’s understanding of schizophrenia has progressed significantly in recent years, but there's still much we don’t know. The National Council took a potentially important step recently, launching a pilot for an...
The field’s understanding of schizophrenia has progressed significantly in recent years, but there's still much we don’t know. The National Council took a potentially important step recently, launching a pilot for an...
The field’s understanding...
03/08/2012
Psych Congress Network
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SAMe and Folate
06/16/2011
Question:"I keep hearing about SAMe and folate as an ‘add-on’ treatment to standard antidepressant treatment. Does this make sense pharmacologically, and what is the evidence for their effectiveness?"
Question:"I keep hearing about SAMe and folate as an ‘add-on’ treatment to standard antidepressant treatment. Does this make sense pharmacologically, and what is the evidence for their effectiveness?"
Question:"I keep hearing about...
06/16/2011
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Helping consumers add years to their lives, VII: More implications for treatment and training
06/07/2011
This is the seventh in a series of blogs and the third that will address replacing the current disease model of serious mental illness with other treatment models, particularly one linked to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and rooted in...
This is the seventh in a series of blogs and the third that will address replacing the current disease model of serious mental illness with other treatment models, particularly one linked to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and rooted in...
This is the seventh in a series...
06/07/2011
Psych Congress Network
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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Cognitive Functioning
06/02/2011
Question:“In a previous Q&A, you discussed vitamin D deficiency in depression. Could you further elaborate on seasonal affective disorder and cognitive functioning?”
Question:“In a previous Q&A, you discussed vitamin D deficiency in depression. Could you further elaborate on seasonal affective disorder and cognitive functioning?”
Question:“In a previous Q&A, you...
06/02/2011
Psych Congress Network

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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...
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Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
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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...
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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
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