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Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Sleep Medicine

08/08/2024

Nishi Bhopal , MD;

Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5 common misconceptions about sleep medicine for mental health care practice.

Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5...

08/08/2024

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Videos

Updates in Bipolar Disorder Treatment

07/31/2024

Julie A. Carbray , PhD, APRN;

Join Dr Julie Carbray as she delves into the recent advancements and emerging therapies in bipolar disorder treatment.

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07/31/2024

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Q&As

The Importance of Sleep Education for Mental Health Clinicians

07/16/2024

Nishi Bhopal , MD;

Nishi Bhopal, MD, discusses how mental health clinicians can more closely incorporate sleep disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment into their practices.

Nishi Bhopal, MD, discusses how...

07/16/2024

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Videos

Differential Diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia and Other Movement Disorders

07/09/2024

Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, shares the importance of differentiating tardive dyskinesia (TD) from other movement disorders .

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07/09/2024

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Q&As

Social Media Etiquette for Mental Health Clinicians

07/01/2024

Nishi Bhopal , MD;

Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how to maintain professionalism while using social media to promote one'e telehealth practice.

Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how...

07/01/2024

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Q&As

Leveraging Social Media to Support Your Practice

06/20/2024

Nishi Bhopal , MD;

Nishi Bhopal, MD, telehealth practitioner, providers insight into how mental health clinicians can utilize social media to improve patient outcomes and combat misinformation.

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06/20/2024

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Videos

Navigating Cardiometabolic Symptoms With Conventional Bipolar Disorder Therapies

06/18/2024

With Rakesh Jain, MD

In this video, Dr Jain discusses possible cardiometabolic symptoms that can occur in bipolar disorder treatment and how clinicians can avoid them from the start.

In this video, Dr Jain discusses...

06/18/2024

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Helping Patients Navigate Psychopharmacological and Social Challenges in Tardive Dyskinesia

06/05/2024

Featuring Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Featuring Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, P...

evin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, at the 2024 NP Institute, Nurse Williams details how clinicians can more closely incorporate caregivers into patient treatment plans.

evin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C,...

06/05/2024

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Videos

Optimizing Nursing Home and Geriatric Patient Mental Health Care With Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC

06/03/2024

With Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC

Join Nurse Kempf for this essential discussion on geriatric mental health care, and learn practical tips and strategies for providing compassionate and effective treatment to this vulnerable population.

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06/03/2024

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Q&As

Unlocking the Power of Ketamine With Sandhya Prashad, MD

05/30/2024

Featuring Sandhya Prashad, MD

Sandhya Prashad, MD, discusses ketamine applications for treatment-resistant depression.

Sandhya Prashad, MD, discusses...

05/30/2024

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Quizzes

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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...

08/07/2024

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Expert Insights Quiz

HIPPA Considerations for Social Media

07/22/2024

Hone your telehealth practice and knowledge with this quiz!

Hone your telehealth practice...

07/22/2024

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Quiz

How many symptoms must be present in order to diagnose adult ADHD?

07/17/2024

Challenge your diagnostic knowledge!

Challenge your diagnostic...

07/17/2024

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Quiz

How easy is it to switch patients from olanzapine to olanzapine samidorphan?

07/16/2024

Rakesh Jain , MD, MPH, RD;

Do you remember this insight from Dr Jain?

Do you remember this insight...

07/16/2024

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Quiz

Percentage of Patients With Major or Mild Frontotemporal NCD Found With Alzheimer Disease Pathology at Autopsy

07/11/2024

What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?

What percentage of patients...

07/11/2024

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Quiz

Differences in ADHD Symptoms Due to Sex

07/02/2024

Do you know what the DSM-5-TR says on this topic? Find out with this quiz!

Do you know what the DSM-5-TR...

07/02/2024

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Quiz

Which factor is NOT consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication?

06/28/2024

Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!

Which factor is NOT a...

06/28/2024

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Quiz

Which symptoms of schizophrenia must be present to make a diagnosis?

06/21/2024

Two of the 5 characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia must be present for a diagnosis to be made. At least one of these must be which of the following, according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz!

Two of the 5 characteristic...

06/21/2024

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DSM-5-TR: Opioid-Induced Mental Disorders

06/18/2024

Put your OUD knowledge to the test with this quiz!

Put your OUD knowledge to the...

06/18/2024

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Quiz

Can stimulant use increase risk of heart damage in young adults with ADHD?

06/17/2024

Time for a pop quiz!

06/17/2024

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Recent FDA Updates

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FDA Approves Donanemab for Early Alzheimer Disease Treatment

07/02/2024

Brionna Mendoza ;

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a highly-anticipated decision: the approval of donanemab—to be marketed as Kisunla by manufacturer Eli Lilly—for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease.

The US Food and Drug...

07/02/2024

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News

Video Game Treatment for Adults With ADHD Cleared by FDA

07/02/2024

Evi Arthur ;

AKL-T01 is indicated for adults with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD who have a demonstrated attention issue.

AKL-T01 is indicated for adults...

07/02/2024

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News

FDA Approves First Liquid, Non-Stimulant for Pediatric ADHD

06/11/2024

Evi Arthur

The FDA approved Tris Pharma, Inc.’s ONYDA™ XR (clonidine hydrochloride), a once-daily extended-release oral suspension medication, for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.

The FDA approved Tris Pharma,...

06/11/2024

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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...

04/11/2024

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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,...

04/10/2024

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Clinical Pearls

When to Consider Adjunctive Treatments for Depression

04/03/2024

Brooke Kempf, MSN, PMHNP-BC, offers her thoughts on how to approach the nuanced decision-making process of augmenting antidepressants.

Brooke Kempf, MSN, PMHNP-BC,...

04/03/2024

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Expert Insights

Q&As

Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Sleep Medicine

08/08/2024

Nishi Bhopal , MD;

Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5 common misconceptions about sleep medicine for mental health care practice.

Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5...

08/08/2024

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Videos

Can ADHD be properly evaluated and treated via telehealth?

08/06/2024

Julie A. Carbray , PhD, APRN;

In this video, Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, offers practical guidance for telehealth providers screening for, diagnosing, and treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and/or adult patients.

In this video, Julie Carbray,...

08/06/2024

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Unraveling the Diagnosis: Differentiating Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

08/06/2024

Julie A. Carbray , PhD, APRN;

Join Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, clinical professor of psychiatry and nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago, as she delves into the best practices for diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder.

Join Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN,...

08/06/2024

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Videos

Updates in Bipolar Disorder Treatment

07/31/2024

Julie A. Carbray , PhD, APRN;

Join Dr Julie Carbray as she delves into the recent advancements and emerging therapies in bipolar disorder treatment.

Join Dr Julie Carbray as she...

07/31/2024

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Blog

Alzheimer Disease Prevention: Part 2

07/29/2024

Marc E. Agronin , MD;

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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Discover the Intricate Relationship Between Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia

Gain insights into how negative symptoms and cognitive impairment can negatively impact everyday functioning and quality of life in people living with schizophrenia. Access the complimentary video here.

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