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A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
News
01/16/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
a person with restless leg syndrome lies in bed
News
12/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
a neurologist reviews a brain model with a patient
News
12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
neurology brain stress
News
11/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of...
11/18/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
10/10/2024
Brionna Mendoza
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
an older adult lies in a hospital bed with head turned looking out of a window
News
08/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Psych Congress Network
Young woman sleeping
News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
Sleep apnea during REM cycle
News
05/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive...
05/20/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
A man lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
04/18/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Insomnia symptoms, even if mild, were found to be associated with increased drinking over time, according to findings from the “first study to examine if objective circadian measures can predict future alcohol use in adults.”
Insomnia symptoms, even if mild, were found to be associated with increased drinking over time, according to findings from the “first study to examine if objective circadian measures can predict future alcohol use in adults.”
Insomnia symptoms, even if mild,...
04/18/2024
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
03/12/2024
In contrast with those with hypersomnolence disorder, individuals with narcolepsy tend to display which of the following symptoms? Take the quiz!
In contrast with those with hypersomnolence disorder, individuals with narcolepsy tend to display which of the following symptoms? Take the quiz!
In contrast with those with...
03/12/2024
Psych Congress Network
Kristen P. Perrett, PhD, and Gillian M. Nixon, PhD.
Q&As
03/08/2024
Specialty treatment is often called upon for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, but there may be a more accessible option available through primary care.
Specialty treatment is often called upon for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, but there may be a more accessible option available through primary care.
Specialty treatment is often...
03/08/2024
Psych Congress Network

Blogs

Blog
04/30/2015
How aggressive are you in treating insomnia in your patients, and how do you choose which agent to use?
How aggressive are you in treating insomnia in your patients, and how do you choose which agent to use?
How aggressive are you in...
04/30/2015
Psych Congress Network
Blog
09/09/2013
Sleep apnea is one of the most common and most important sleep disorders in psychiatry. Clinicians should understand when and why to screen for this disorder.
Sleep apnea is one of the most common and most important sleep disorders in psychiatry. Clinicians should understand when and why to screen for this disorder.
Sleep apnea is one of the most...
09/09/2013
Psych Congress Network
Blog
08/21/2013
My interest in sleep is clinically selfish: Knowing a little about sleep makes me a better psychiatrist.
My interest in sleep is clinically selfish: Knowing a little about sleep makes me a better psychiatrist.
My interest in sleep is...
08/21/2013
Psych Congress Network
Blog
09/07/2012
Question:"I have noticed that my patients suffering from chronic insomnia, pain, and depression all have similar symptoms. Is this more than a coincidence?"
Question:"I have noticed that my patients suffering from chronic insomnia, pain, and depression all have similar symptoms. Is this more than a coincidence?"
Question:"I have noticed that my...
09/07/2012
Psych Congress Network
Blog
09/07/2012
Question:"Could you please comment further on the quote you cited by Dr. Charles Mayo and how the concept of the progressive nature of neuropsychiatric illnesses bridges the brain to the body?"
Question:"Could you please comment further on the quote you cited by Dr. Charles Mayo and how the concept of the progressive nature of neuropsychiatric illnesses bridges the brain to the body?"
Question:"Could you please...
09/07/2012
Psych Congress Network
Blog
03/10/2011
Question: "How are sleep and immune function connected?"
Question: "How are sleep and immune function connected?"
Question: "How are sleep and...
03/10/2011
Psych Congress Network
marc agronin md
Blog
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 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
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Amin, MD.
Blog
06/13/2023
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
Psych Congress Network
Marc Agronin, MD.
Blog
08/30/2022
Marc E. 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
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspective
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
Psych Congress Network
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
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
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
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
Psych Congress Network
Julie Bailey
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network
major depressive disorder
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network

Practice Tools

Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
01/25/2017
CBT-i Coach Click image for app site This app is the result of a collaborative effort between the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, Stanford School of Medicine, and the US Department of Defense’s National...
CBT-i Coach Click image for app site This app is the result of a collaborative effort between the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, Stanford School of Medicine, and the US Department of Defense’s National...
CBT-i Coach Click image for...
01/25/2017
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
01/23/2017
T2 Mood Tracker Click image for app site Originally developed as a tool for service members to easily record and review behavior changes particularly after combat deployments, it has now become very popular with many civilian users...
T2 Mood Tracker Click image for app site Originally developed as a tool for service members to easily record and review behavior changes particularly after combat deployments, it has now become very popular with many civilian users...
T2 Mood Tracker Click image...
01/23/2017
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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...
...
01/28/2019
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
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
Psych Congress Network

News Articles

A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
News
01/16/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
a person with restless leg syndrome lies in bed
News
12/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
a neurologist reviews a brain model with a patient
News
12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology
neurology brain stress
News
11/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of...
11/18/2024
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
10/10/2024
Brionna Mendoza
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
an older adult lies in a hospital bed with head turned looking out of a window
News
08/29/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Psych Congress Network
Young woman sleeping
News
06/13/2024
Meagan Thistle
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels of adiposity may be more susceptible to the cognitive effects of sleep restriction than those with lower adiposity, according to a recent single-blind randomized crossover trial.
Adolescents with higher levels...
06/13/2024
Neurology
Sleep apnea during REM cycle
News
05/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) events during REM sleep is associated with worse verbal memory impairment in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online in the journal Alzheimer’s...
The severity of obstructive...
05/20/2024
Neurology
A man lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
04/18/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Insomnia symptoms, even if mild, were found to be associated with increased drinking over time, according to findings from the “first study to examine if objective circadian measures can predict future alcohol use in adults.”
Insomnia symptoms, even if mild, were found to be associated with increased drinking over time, according to findings from the “first study to examine if objective circadian measures can predict future alcohol use in adults.”
Insomnia symptoms, even if mild,...
04/18/2024
Psych Congress Network
a doctor holds a generic orange pill bottle
News
01/29/2024
Meagan Thistle
zurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of 1 lot of Zenzedi CII 30 mg tablets after a Nebraska pharmacist discovered carbinoxamine maleate, an antihistamine, in a bottle labeled as Zenzedi 30 mg.
zurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of 1 lot of Zenzedi CII 30 mg tablets after a Nebraska pharmacist discovered carbinoxamine maleate, an antihistamine, in a bottle labeled as Zenzedi 30 mg.
zurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has...
01/29/2024
Neurology
Study on MDD - stock image
News
03/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Plans have been announced for a phase II clinical study of investigational lithium therapy AL001 for MDD, focusing on its unique properties and its effect on lithium delivery in the brain compared with marketed lithium salts.
Plans have been announced for a phase II clinical study of investigational lithium therapy AL001 for MDD, focusing on its unique properties and its effect on lithium delivery in the brain compared with marketed lithium salts.
Plans have been announced for a...
03/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
US FDA sign
News
03/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that...
03/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
3 medical professionals stand together talking in the hallway of a medical facility
News
03/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A novel 78-minute accelerated theta-burst stimulation (aTBS) protocol reduced depression severity in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A novel 78-minute accelerated theta-burst stimulation (aTBS) protocol reduced depression severity in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A novel 78-minute accelerated...
03/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
an older man wearing glasses rubs his face in stress tired depression treatment resistant depression
News
03/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic predisposition to traits including neuroticism, cognitive function, and sleep patterns were significantly associated with the development of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in a cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A genetic predisposition to traits including neuroticism, cognitive function, and sleep patterns were significantly associated with the development of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in a cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A genetic predisposition to...
03/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
Woman sitting at bar holding a drink.
News
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
emergency room hospital waiting room reception area
News
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the...
03/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
stethoscope  with research images in background medical study clinical trial research
News
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used...
03/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
two researchers look at computer screen in lab medical research
News
03/05/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
More than 5 years of continuous treatment with dopamine D2 receptor-blocking long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics does not appear to increase the risk of breakthrough psychosis in patients with first-episode schizophrenia.
More than 5 years of continuous treatment with dopamine D2 receptor-blocking long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics does not appear to increase the risk of breakthrough psychosis in patients with first-episode schizophrenia.
More than 5 years of continuous...
03/05/2025
Psych Congress Network
A doctor and patient talk
News
03/04/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
In older adults with normal cognition, depressive symptoms were not consistently associated with amyloid pathology. Meanwhile, depressive symptoms were associated with a reduced likelihood of amyloid pathology in older adults with mild...
In older adults with normal cognition, depressive symptoms were not consistently associated with amyloid pathology. Meanwhile, depressive symptoms were associated with a reduced likelihood of amyloid pathology in older adults with mild...
In older adults with normal...
03/04/2025
Psych Congress Network
A woman lies on the couch holding an ice pack to her head
News
03/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury...
03/03/2025
Neurology

Posters

BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are used for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but little is known about the sequence in which these the...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials for esketamine nasal spray in treatment resistant depression (TRD) often assess efficacy using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)-based primary ...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Both esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are indicated for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but there are no guidelines on the sequence of...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and second-generation antipsychotic augmentation (SGA) are approved therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Prospective randomized ESCAPE-TR...
11/26/2024
Hypothesis/Objective: To evaluate the impact of centanafadine (CTN)—a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor—on patient-reported assessment of the frequency of core sympto...
11/26/2024
Background: We report secondary/exploratory endpoints assessing patient-reported depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from a phase 3, double-...
11/26/2024
Depression treatment remains a significant clinical challenge due to the variability in patient responses to antidepressant medications. Outside of pharmacogenetic testing, established mo...
11/26/2024
KarXT is a novel treatment that does not directly block dopamine D2 receptors. A new drug application for KarXT was recently accepted by the FDA to treat schizophrenia in adults. As KarXT...
11/26/2024
Introduction: Digital therapeutics (DTx) are a new treatment class for major depressive disorder (MDD). CT-152 is a novel prescription DTx recently cleared by the FDA. This randomized con...
11/26/2024