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Conference Coverage
11/12/2024
Analysis of a long-term extension study of flexibly dosed esketamine nasal spray, in combination with an oral antidepressant, found durable long-term efficacy and safety of the treatment whether dosed weekly, every other week, or every 4...
Analysis of a long-term extension study of flexibly dosed esketamine nasal spray, in combination with an oral antidepressant, found durable long-term efficacy and safety of the treatment whether dosed weekly, every other week, or every 4...
Analysis of a long-term...
11/12/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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Conference Coverage
11/11/2024
Anhedonia is a common feature of depression and other psychiatric conditions. Distinct from emotional blunting or apathy, patients experiencing anhedonia, “have a reduced ability to experience pleasure or interest in things previously...
Anhedonia is a common feature of depression and other psychiatric conditions. Distinct from emotional blunting or apathy, patients experiencing anhedonia, “have a reduced ability to experience pleasure or interest in things previously...
Anhedonia is a common feature of...
11/11/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD
Q&As
11/09/2024
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares exclusive insights from his session on sleep-wake issues presented at the 2024 NEI Fall Congress.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares exclusive insights from his session on sleep-wake issues presented at the 2024 NEI Fall Congress.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares...
11/09/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Stephen M. Stahl
Conference Coverage
11/08/2024
The 2024 Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Fall Congress commenced with opening remarks from Andrew J. Cutler, MD, Chairman, and the highly anticipated keynote address from Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.), Chairman Emeritus.
The 2024 Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Fall Congress commenced with opening remarks from Andrew J. Cutler, MD, Chairman, and the highly anticipated keynote address from Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.), Chairman Emeritus.
The 2024 Neuroscience Education...
11/08/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
NEI Fall Congress 2024
Conference Coverage
11/07/2024
The 20th annual NEI Fall Congress provides a space—both in person and online—where leading minds in psychiatry share current and emerging treatment strategies with the next generation of mental health care professionals.
The 20th annual NEI Fall Congress provides a space—both in person and online—where leading minds in psychiatry share current and emerging treatment strategies with the next generation of mental health care professionals.
The 20th annual NEI Fall...
11/07/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Jain and Kempf
Clinical Pearls
09/30/2024
Learn how this critical neurotransmitter is reshaping our understanding of depression, cognition, and mood disorders.
Learn how this critical neurotransmitter is reshaping our understanding of depression, cognition, and mood disorders.
Learn how this critical...
09/30/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
From Psych Congress NP Institute
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News
09/27/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) capsules for oral use for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) capsules for oral use for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The US Food and Drug...
09/27/2024
Psych Congress Network
From Psych Congress Network
Mark Garofoli
Q&As
09/08/2024
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key...
09/08/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Bruce Fischer
Q&As
09/07/2024
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT, a member of the Cape Cod Symposium 2024 (CCS) faculty, discusses the use of family genograms and motivational interviewing to identify and address intergenerational trauma and addiction within a family system.
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT, a member of the Cape Cod Symposium 2024 (CCS) faculty, discusses the use of family genograms and motivational interviewing to identify and address intergenerational trauma and addiction within a family system.
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT, a...
09/07/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Cape Cod Symposium Speakers
09/05/2024
Cape Cod Symposium faculty members Raghu Appasani, MD, PC, Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD, CSAT, and Kaci Hohmann, JD, discuss the barriers and opportunities of psychedelic therapy in conventional psychiatric medicine and addiction recovery
Cape Cod Symposium faculty members Raghu Appasani, MD, PC, Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD, CSAT, and Kaci Hohmann, JD, discuss the barriers and opportunities of psychedelic therapy in conventional psychiatric medicine and addiction recovery
Cape Cod Symposium faculty...
09/05/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Cape Cod Symposium Speakers
Q&As
09/05/2024
Cape Cod Symposium faculty members Raghu Appasani, MD, PC, Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD, CSAT, and Kaci Hohmann, JD, explore the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, how psychedelics function as adjunctive therapies, and key legal considerations.
Cape Cod Symposium faculty members Raghu Appasani, MD, PC, Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD, CSAT, and Kaci Hohmann, JD, explore the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, how psychedelics function as adjunctive therapies, and key legal considerations.
Cape Cod Symposium faculty...
09/05/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

Multimedia

andrew penn
Videos
07/01/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP,...
07/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
andrew penn
Videos
06/21/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP,...
06/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Craig Chepke
Exclusive Interview
05/21/2024
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his...
05/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Videos
01/10/2024
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia...
01/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Greg Mattingly
Videos
12/14/2023
Greg Mattingly, MD, gives exclusive updates from day 2 of the National Academy of Sciences Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development Workshop.
Greg Mattingly, MD, gives exclusive updates from day 2 of the National Academy of Sciences Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development Workshop.
Greg Mattingly, MD, gives...
12/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
Dr Maletic
Videos
12/04/2023
Dr Maletic discusses how new research shows promise for advancing our comprehension of brain networks, circuits, and neurotransmitters to benefit those with neurological and psychiatric disorders
Dr Maletic discusses how new research shows promise for advancing our comprehension of brain networks, circuits, and neurotransmitters to benefit those with neurological and psychiatric disorders
Dr Maletic discusses how new...
12/04/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Understanding the ‘Neurochemical Alphabet’ to Inform Treatment
Videos
11/28/2023
In his recent NEI Congress session, Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, University of South Carolina, Greenville, examined the neurobiologic underpinning of major psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety....
In his recent NEI Congress session, Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, University of South Carolina, Greenville, examined the neurobiologic underpinning of major psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety....
In his recent NEI Congress...
11/28/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr Vlad Maletic
Videos
11/27/2023
Vladimir Maletic, MD, explores the complexities of brain circuitry and the neurobiological basis of major psychiatric conditions.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, explores the complexities of brain circuitry and the neurobiological basis of major psychiatric conditions.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, explores...
11/27/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr Ramawamy Viswanathan
Videos
11/21/2023
President-Elect of the APA, Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD, DrMedSc shares what clinicians need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and how to better support patients experiencing symptoms.
President-Elect of the APA, Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD, DrMedSc shares what clinicians need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and how to better support patients experiencing symptoms.
President-Elect of the APA,...
11/21/2023
Psych Congress Network
Using Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Prescribe Antipsychotics
Videos
11/13/2023
Dr Jonathan Meyer discusses his NEI 2023 session "Level Up: Using Plasma Levels, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Guide Antipsychotic Prescribing," the importance of understanding the kinetics of long-acting injectables, and more.
Dr Jonathan Meyer discusses his NEI 2023 session "Level Up: Using Plasma Levels, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Guide Antipsychotic Prescribing," the importance of understanding the kinetics of long-acting injectables, and more.
Dr Jonathan Meyer discusses his...
11/13/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

From the Newsrooms

Lucia Cheng, MD
Q&As
09/06/2024
Lucia Cheng, MD, offers clinical pearls for mental health clinicians practicing in a telehealth setting.
Lucia Cheng, MD, offers clinical pearls for mental health clinicians practicing in a telehealth setting.
Lucia Cheng, MD, offers clinical...
09/06/2024
Psych Congress Network
Olusola Ajilore, MD, PhD
Q&As
08/19/2024
Olusola Ajilore, MD, PhD, provides an overview of digital therapeutics for telehealth practitioners.
Olusola Ajilore, MD, PhD, provides an overview of digital therapeutics for telehealth practitioners.
Olusola Ajilore, MD, PhD,...
08/19/2024
Psych Congress Network
Nishi Bhopal, MD
Q&As
08/08/2024
Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5 common misconceptions about sleep medicine for mental health care practice.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5 common misconceptions about sleep medicine for mental health care practice.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, clarifies 5...
08/08/2024
Psych Congress Network
Nishi Bhopal, MD
Q&As
07/16/2024
Nishi Bhopal, MD, discusses how mental health clinicians can more closely incorporate sleep disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment into their practices.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, discusses how mental health clinicians can more closely incorporate sleep disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment into their practices.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, discusses how...
07/16/2024
Psych Congress Network
Nishi Bhopal, MD
Q&As
07/01/2024
Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how to maintain professionalism while using social media to promote one'e telehealth practice.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how to maintain professionalism while using social media to promote one'e telehealth practice.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, explains how...
07/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
Nishi Bhopal, MD
Q&As
06/20/2024
Nishi Bhopal, MD, telehealth practitioner, providers insight into how mental health clinicians can utilize social media to improve patient outcomes and combat misinformation.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, telehealth practitioner, providers insight into how mental health clinicians can utilize social media to improve patient outcomes and combat misinformation.
Nishi Bhopal, MD, telehealth...
06/20/2024
Psych Congress Network
Nurse Kempf
Videos
06/03/2024

With Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC

With Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC
Join Nurse Kempf for this essential discussion on geriatric mental health care, and learn practical tips and strategies for providing compassionate and effective treatment to this vulnerable population.
Join Nurse Kempf for this essential discussion on geriatric mental health care, and learn practical tips and strategies for providing compassionate and effective treatment to this vulnerable population.
Join Nurse Kempf for this...
06/03/2024
Psych Congress Network
Sandhya Prashad, MD
Q&As
05/30/2024

Featuring Sandhya Prashad, MD

Featuring Sandhya Prashad, MD
Sandhya Prashad, MD, discusses ketamine applications for treatment-resistant depression.
Sandhya Prashad, MD, discusses ketamine applications for treatment-resistant depression.
Sandhya Prashad, MD, discusses...
05/30/2024
Psych Congress Network
Patients With Anhedonia More Severely Affected Than Other Patients With MDD
News
05/30/2024
Patients with major depressive disorder and anhedonia may have more severe depressive symptoms than patients with MDD and no/low anhedonia (other-MDD), according to results presented via poster at Psych Congress Elevate. 
Patients with major depressive disorder and anhedonia may have more severe depressive symptoms than patients with MDD and no/low anhedonia (other-MDD), according to results presented via poster at Psych Congress Elevate. 
Patients with major depressive...
05/30/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Craig Chepke
Exclusive Interview
05/21/2024
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his...
05/21/2024
Psych Congress Network

Blogs

marc agronin md
Blog
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
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, 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
wellbeing_anxiety_depression
Blog
12/16/2021
This guide provides actionable tips you can implement in everyday life for improved well-being.
This guide provides actionable tips you can implement in everyday life for improved well-being.
This guide provides actionable...
12/16/2021
Psych Congress Network
Julie Carbray
Blog
10/25/2021
A welcome message from Co-chair, Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, for the 2021 Psych Congress annual meeting in San Antonio, TX.
A welcome message from Co-chair, Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, for the 2021 Psych Congress annual meeting in San Antonio, TX.
A welcome message from Co-chair,...
10/25/2021
Psych Congress Network
Athena Robinson
Blog
10/15/2021
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses how artificial intelligence can help men overcome the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health disorders.
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses how artificial intelligence can help men overcome the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health disorders.
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses...
10/15/2021
Psych Congress Network
Struggling mom
Blog
07/20/2021
Lydia Tschoe, MHA, and Karen Scott, MD, address the concern that pregnancy-associated deaths involving opioids have more than doubled between 2007 and 2016.
Lydia Tschoe, MHA, and Karen Scott, MD, address the concern that pregnancy-associated deaths involving opioids have more than doubled between 2007 and 2016.
Lydia Tschoe, MHA, and Karen...
07/20/2021
Psych Congress Network
Blog
05/28/2021
Craig Chepke, M.D., FAPA: From telepsychiatry to drive-up injection sites, new, inventive strategies for patient-centered care spurred by COVID-19 pandemic could drive lasting change.
Craig Chepke, M.D., FAPA: From telepsychiatry to drive-up injection sites, new, inventive strategies for patient-centered care spurred by COVID-19 pandemic could drive lasting change.
Craig Chepke, M.D., FAPA: From...
05/28/2021
Psych Congress Network
Blog
04/19/2021
BLOG: How much energy will it take to overcome the inertia that has befallen our daily lives? Will we reenact a simulacrum of how things were before, or will we find, deep within ourselves, the capacity for reimagination of what could be?
BLOG: How much energy will it take to overcome the inertia that has befallen our daily lives? Will we reenact a simulacrum of how things were before, or will we find, deep within ourselves, the capacity for reimagination of what could be?
BLOG: How much energy will it...
04/19/2021
Psych Congress Network