Join Tim Wilens, MD, co-director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, as he discusses innovative, multidisciplinary approaches for managing ADHD beyond...
Join Tim Wilens, MD, co-director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, as he discusses innovative, multidisciplinary approaches for managing ADHD beyond...
Though previous research has suggested a potential link between unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results from a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found no...
Though previous research has suggested a potential link between unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results from a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found no...
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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...
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...
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Vladimir Maletic, clinical professor at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and Meagan Thistle, Psych Congress Network, discuss whether ADHD is under- or over-diagnosed and what clinicians can do to better screen for the disorder.
Vladimir Maletic, clinical professor at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and Meagan Thistle, Psych Congress Network, discuss whether ADHD is under- or over-diagnosed and what clinicians can do to better screen for the disorder.
Ann Childress, MD, shares clinical pearls for clinicians treating young adult patients transitioning from summer to college including what expectations to set and how to help patients plan for success.
Ann Childress, MD, shares clinical pearls for clinicians treating young adult patients transitioning from summer to college including what expectations to set and how to help patients plan for success.
Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, gives 7 questions to add into practice to improve the treatment of adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The questions help to gauge what is working, what is not...
Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, gives 7 questions to add into practice to improve the treatment of adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The questions help to gauge what is working, what is not...
Greg Mattingly, MD, recaps ADHD "hot topics" discussed at Psych Congress 2021 and reminds clinicians to be mindful that treating the disorder changes with age.
Greg Mattingly, MD, recaps ADHD "hot topics" discussed at Psych Congress 2021 and reminds clinicians to be mindful that treating the disorder changes with age.
When treating patients with ADHD with stimulants, clinicians should make a treatment plan that includes monitoring for any emergent substance abuse, says ADHD Section Editor Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS.
When treating patients with ADHD with stimulants, clinicians should make a treatment plan that includes monitoring for any emergent substance abuse, says ADHD Section Editor Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS.
Watch these exclusive insights with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, to learn how this novel treatment could reshape the landscape of care for adults living with schizophrenia.
Watch these exclusive insights with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, to learn how this novel treatment could reshape the landscape of care for adults living with schizophrenia.
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some easy prevention strategies for Alzheimer disease following his Psych Congress 2024 session "A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Effective Intervention."
Dr Marc Agronin discusses some easy prevention strategies for Alzheimer disease following his Psych Congress 2024 session "A New Era for Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Effective Intervention."
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO, Different MHP, highlights how providers can integrate medication management into their virtual practices—especially for patients needing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO, Different MHP, highlights how providers can integrate medication management into their virtual practices—especially for patients needing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics.
Although the diagnostic criteria for the two conditions seem distinctive at first glance, there is a significant degree of variability of symptom presentation.
Although the diagnostic criteria for the two conditions seem distinctive at first glance, there is a significant degree of variability of symptom presentation.
Question:"As a busy practitioner, I am seeing more and more patients saying, ‘I have adult ADHD.' I don't want to over-diagnose adult ADHD, but I also don't want to miss it if it's really present. What is the best way for me to approach these...
Question:"As a busy practitioner, I am seeing more and more patients saying, ‘I have adult ADHD.' I don't want to over-diagnose adult ADHD, but I also don't want to miss it if it's really present. What is the best way for me to approach these...
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.
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.
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.
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: "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."
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.
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.
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
Though previous research has suggested a potential link between unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results from a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found no...
Though previous research has suggested a potential link between unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), results from a recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found no...
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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...
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...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed at older ages in female patients and is more often accompanied by depression and anxiety, according to study findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed at older ages in female patients and is more often accompanied by depression and anxiety, according to study findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with an increased risk of Lewy Body disease (LBD), according to results from a recent prospective observational cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric...
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are generally stable throughout the transition from emerging adulthood to early mid-adulthood, according to a study published online in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are generally stable throughout the transition from emerging adulthood to early mid-adulthood, according to a study published online in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Stimulant use for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could increase risk of heart damage in young adults, according to recent results published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Stimulant use for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could increase risk of heart damage in young adults, according to recent results published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
In a recent cohort study, use of medication for ADHD, especially lisdexamphetamine and other stimulants, was associated with fewer hospitalizations, and lower suicidal behavior, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.
In a recent cohort study, use of medication for ADHD, especially lisdexamphetamine and other stimulants, was associated with fewer hospitalizations, and lower suicidal behavior, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
Rates of chronic pain, prescription opioid use, and severe work limitations rise with the number of cigarettes smoked daily, according to study results published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Rates of chronic pain, prescription opioid use, and severe work limitations rise with the number of cigarettes smoked daily, according to study results published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Adjunctive treatment with the atypical antipsychotic lumateperone improved depressive symptoms and severity more than adjunctive placebo in patients with MDD with inadequate response to previous antidepressant therapy, according to a poster...
Adjunctive treatment with the atypical antipsychotic lumateperone improved depressive symptoms and severity more than adjunctive placebo in patients with MDD with inadequate response to previous antidepressant therapy, according to a poster...
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
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
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN
Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
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...
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.