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Postpartum Depression Topic Center

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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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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
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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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Quiz
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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News
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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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
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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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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
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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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News Articles

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News
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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News
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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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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News
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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Added Remote Support for Antidepressant Discontinuation Offers Only Small Benefits
08/07/2024
Adding internet and phone support to a family practitioner review for possible discontinuation of long-term antidepressants provided small additional benefits.
Adding internet and phone support to a family practitioner review for possible discontinuation of long-term antidepressants provided small additional benefits.
Adding internet and phone...
08/07/2024
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Meta-Analysis Characterizes Neural Activation Differences in ADHD and ASD
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Meta-Analysis Characterizes Neural Activation Differences in ADHD and ASD
08/05/2024
A meta-analysis of 243 studies found both similar and different neural activations during task completion in participants with ADHD and ASD compared with typically developing control subjects. Researchers published their findings in the...
A meta-analysis of 243 studies found both similar and different neural activations during task completion in participants with ADHD and ASD compared with typically developing control subjects. Researchers published their findings in the...
A meta-analysis of 243 studies...
08/05/2024
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CYP2D6-Metabolized Opioids and Antidepressant Concomitant Use Increases Adverse Events in Nursing Home Residents
08/02/2024
Recent findings have shed light on the potential risks associated with the simultaneous use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids alongside CYP2D6-inhibiting (as opposed to CYP2D6-neutral) antidepressants among older nursing home residents.
Recent findings have shed light on the potential risks associated with the simultaneous use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids alongside CYP2D6-inhibiting (as opposed to CYP2D6-neutral) antidepressants among older nursing home residents.
Recent findings have shed light...
08/02/2024
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Most Patients With Schizophrenia Relapse-Free With Paliperidone Palmitate, Open Label Extension Study Finds
08/01/2024
In a 2-year open-label extension study of a 1-year randomized clinical trial, 95.6% of the participating patients with schizophrenia being treated with paliperidone palmitate (PP) remained relapse free for up to 3 years.
In a 2-year open-label extension study of a 1-year randomized clinical trial, 95.6% of the participating patients with schizophrenia being treated with paliperidone palmitate (PP) remained relapse free for up to 3 years.
In a 2-year open-label extension...
08/01/2024
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News
Clinician-Level Differences Significantly Affect MDD Prescribing, Outcomes
08/01/2024
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and outcomes for patients with MDD vary significantly between prescriber groups, suggest study findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and outcomes for patients with MDD vary significantly between prescriber groups, suggest study findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Antidepressant prescribing...
08/01/2024
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Continuing ADHD Treatment During Pregnancy May Help Patients Better Manage OUD
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Continuing ADHD Treatment During Pregnancy May Help Patients Better Manage OUD
07/31/2024
Pregnant patients with comorbid ADHD and OUD who remain on their ADHD medications throughout pregnancy are more likely to adhere to OUD treatment and less likely to overdose than patients who stop taking ADHD medication, according to results...
Pregnant patients with comorbid ADHD and OUD who remain on their ADHD medications throughout pregnancy are more likely to adhere to OUD treatment and less likely to overdose than patients who stop taking ADHD medication, according to results...
Pregnant patients with comorbid...
07/31/2024
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Secondary Analysis Shows Which Patients With TRD Benefit Most From Ketamine
News
Secondary Analysis Shows Which Patients With TRD Benefit Most From Ketamine
07/24/2024
Ketamine was associated with greater treatment response than electroconvulsive therapy in patients with nonpsychotic treatment-resistant depression who had moderately severe or severe pretreatment symptoms and who initiated treatment as...
Ketamine was associated with greater treatment response than electroconvulsive therapy in patients with nonpsychotic treatment-resistant depression who had moderately severe or severe pretreatment symptoms and who initiated treatment as...
Ketamine was associated with...
07/24/2024
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FDA Considers Supplemental NDA for Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline for PTSD
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FDA Considers Supplemental NDA for Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline for PTSD
07/24/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration recently accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline for the treatment of adults with PTSD, announced codevelopers Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and H....
The US Food and Drug Administration recently accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline for the treatment of adults with PTSD, announced codevelopers Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and H....
The US Food and Drug...
07/24/2024
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FDA Declines to Approve OX124 Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose Treatment
07/23/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again declined Swedish drug manufacturer Orexo’s New Drug Application (NDA) for OX125, a high-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again declined Swedish drug manufacturer Orexo’s New Drug Application (NDA) for OX125, a high-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal.
The US Food and Drug...
07/23/2024
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One in 7 Patients Experience Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms, Study Says
News
One in 7 Patients Experience Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms, Study Says
07/22/2024
Including non-specific effects, approximately 15% or 1 in 6 to 7 patients experience antidepressant discontinuation symptoms, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in The Lancet Psychiatry. 
Including non-specific effects, approximately 15% or 1 in 6 to 7 patients experience antidepressant discontinuation symptoms, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in The Lancet Psychiatry. 
Including non-specific effects,...
07/22/2024
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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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Quiz
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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How easy is it to switch patients from olanzapine to olanzapine samidorphan?
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How easy is it to switch patients from olanzapine to olanzapine samidorphan?
07/16/2024
Do you remember this insight from Dr Jain?
Do you remember this insight from Dr Jain?
Do you remember this insight...
07/16/2024
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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 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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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 says on this topic? Find out with this quiz!
Do you know what the DSM-5-TR...
07/02/2024
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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 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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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 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 test with this quiz!
Put your OUD knowledge to the...
06/18/2024
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Can stimulant use increase risk of heart damage in young adults with ADHD?
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Can stimulant use increase risk of heart damage in young adults with ADHD?
06/17/2024
Time for a pop quiz!
Time for a pop quiz!
Time for a pop quiz!
06/17/2024
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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
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
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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major depressive disorder
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

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

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...
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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...
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01/29/2019
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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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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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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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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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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
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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...
How to...
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...
...
01/28/2019
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