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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
In this video, Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses the practicalities of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), aimed at simplifying the process of acquiring medical licenses across different states for telehealth providers.
In this video, Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses the practicalities of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), aimed at simplifying the process of acquiring medical licenses across different states for telehealth providers.
In this video, Steven R. Chan, MD, MBA,, provides an overview of the rapidly expanding world of digital mental health and how telehealth psychiatrists can utilize these tools.
In this video, Steven R. Chan, MD, MBA,, provides an overview of the rapidly expanding world of digital mental health and how telehealth psychiatrists can utilize these tools.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, Executive Chairman of Orbit Telepsychiatry, debunks some common misconceptions about telehealth and it's utility for psychiatric screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, Executive Chairman of Orbit Telepsychiatry, debunks some common misconceptions about telehealth and it's utility for psychiatric screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Join Dr Meyer as he delves into the critical differences between antipsychotics and mood stabilizers in managing bipolar disorder. Plus, gain insights into the alarming suicide risk associated with bipolar disorder and the indispensable tools...
Join Dr Meyer as he delves into the critical differences between antipsychotics and mood stabilizers in managing bipolar disorder. Plus, gain insights into the alarming suicide risk associated with bipolar disorder and the indispensable tools...
A behind-the-scenes look into the Psych Congress Elevate session, the history of psychedelics, and why psychedelics represent a "unique psychiatric paradigm."
A behind-the-scenes look into the Psych Congress Elevate session, the history of psychedelics, and why psychedelics represent a "unique psychiatric paradigm."
Ahead of his Psych Congress Elevate session Mark Zimmerman, MD, shares why borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often underdiagnosed, how clinicians can screen for it, and psychopharmacological treatment of the disorder.
Ahead of his Psych Congress Elevate session Mark Zimmerman, MD, shares why borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often underdiagnosed, how clinicians can screen for it, and psychopharmacological treatment of the disorder.
Hear from 2023 co-chairs Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and Steven Chan, MD, MBA, on what they're looking forward to most at this year's Psych Congress Elevate.
Hear from 2023 co-chairs Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and Steven Chan, MD, MBA, on what they're looking forward to most at this year's Psych Congress Elevate.
In this podcast hosted by Stacey Flowers, the Psych Congress Elevate 2023 co-chairs share what they're looking forward to at this year's event in Las Vegas.
In this podcast hosted by Stacey Flowers, the Psych Congress Elevate 2023 co-chairs share what they're looking forward to at this year's event in Las Vegas.
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, shares her personal clinical journey with treating tardive dyskinesia (TD) in her patients as a clinician who does not prescribe typical agents to treat mental health conditions.
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, shares her personal clinical journey with treating tardive dyskinesia (TD) in her patients as a clinician who does not prescribe typical agents to treat mental health conditions.
While symptom resolution is often considered the first clinical goal for mental health care treatment, patient goals and expectations frequently prioritize other facets of living with mental illness. In this video taken at Psych Congress...
While symptom resolution is often considered the first clinical goal for mental health care treatment, patient goals and expectations frequently prioritize other facets of living with mental illness. In this video taken at Psych Congress...
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, addresses common misconceptions about tardive dyskinesia among health care providers and details how VMAT2 inhibitors can help improve the symptoms of TD.
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, addresses common misconceptions about tardive dyskinesia among health care providers and details how VMAT2 inhibitors can help improve the symptoms of TD.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses the important elements surrounding policy, licensing, and regulations that clinicians using telehealth and telemedicine should keep in mind.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, discusses the important elements surrounding policy, licensing, and regulations that clinicians using telehealth and telemedicine should keep in mind.
Dr Ashley H VanDercar explains the benefit of setting clinical boundaries, what constitutes a "crossing" versus a "violation," and how practitioners can incorporate effective boundaries with their patients.
Dr Ashley H VanDercar explains the benefit of setting clinical boundaries, what constitutes a "crossing" versus a "violation," and how practitioners can incorporate effective boundaries with their patients.
An interdisciplinary team of HCPs has developed the MIND-TD questionnaire to improve TD screening. They presented their development and revision process at Psych Congress Elevate 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An interdisciplinary team of HCPs has developed the MIND-TD questionnaire to improve TD screening. They presented their development and revision process at Psych Congress Elevate 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lara Shirikjian, DO, answers questions about her session "Effective Strategies for Treating Modern Day Anxiety" that occurred today at Psych Congress Elevate in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lara Shirikjian, DO, answers questions about her session "Effective Strategies for Treating Modern Day Anxiety" that occurred today at Psych Congress Elevate in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This year, Psych Congress Elevate is working to shine a spotlight on the mental health of America’s youth with a preview of the documentary, “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.”
This year, Psych Congress Elevate is working to shine a spotlight on the mental health of America’s youth with a preview of the documentary, “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.”
Onboarding patients to telepsychiatry includes setting realistic expectations for both the patient and provider and ensuring the patient is comfortable with the platform, says Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Onboarding patients to telepsychiatry includes setting realistic expectations for both the patient and provider and ensuring the patient is comfortable with the platform, says Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Clinicians treating patients with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) should perform a systematic evaluation to uncover comorbid sleep disorders that may be treated directly.
Clinicians treating patients with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) should perform a systematic evaluation to uncover comorbid sleep disorders that may be treated directly.
Patterns of improvement can be expected for patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) while taking once daily valbenazine, according to a post-hoc analysis of a long-term study presented at Psych Congress Elevate.
Patterns of improvement can be expected for patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) while taking once daily valbenazine, according to a post-hoc analysis of a long-term study presented at Psych Congress Elevate.
Clinicians should include dietary and behavioral training in treatment plans for patients with ADHD, which impacts the “entire person,” said Dr Higgins at the Psych Elevate meeting.
Clinicians should include dietary and behavioral training in treatment plans for patients with ADHD, which impacts the “entire person,” said Dr Higgins at the Psych Elevate meeting.
The 2021 Elevate conference will be a virtual experience presented June 11-13, 2021, and will include an educational program for future-focused and early career mental health clinicians.
The 2021 Elevate conference will be a virtual experience presented June 11-13, 2021, and will include an educational program for future-focused and early career mental health clinicians.
Michael E. Thase, MD, spoke at the 2020 Psych Congress Elevate conference on adjunctive and combination therapies for difficult-to-treat depression. Here, he answers some of the questions asked by attendees.
Michael E. Thase, MD, spoke at the 2020 Psych Congress Elevate conference on adjunctive and combination therapies for difficult-to-treat depression. Here, he answers some of the questions asked by attendees.
Psych Congress cochair Charles Raison, MD, a leading researcher in the field of immune-brain interactions, explains how increased inflammation may affect response to psychotherapy.
Psych Congress cochair Charles Raison, MD, a leading researcher in the field of immune-brain interactions, explains how increased inflammation may affect response to psychotherapy.
In this video, Psych Congress Steering Committee member Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, discusses deprescribing, the process of tapering or stopping medication being taken by a patient, which he spoke about on the final day of Psych Congress Elevate.
In this video, Psych Congress Steering Committee member Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, discusses deprescribing, the process of tapering or stopping medication being taken by a patient, which he spoke about on the final day of Psych Congress Elevate.
During his session at Psych Congress Elevate, Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC, suggested a collaborative approach when treating patients who present with a self-diagnosis for their symptoms and a specific medication request.
During his session at Psych Congress Elevate, Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC, suggested a collaborative approach when treating patients who present with a self-diagnosis for their symptoms and a specific medication request.
At Psych Congress Elevate, Psych Congress Steering Committee member Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discussed clinician burnout and using wellness practices as a possible antidote. In this podcast, she explores the same topic.
At Psych Congress Elevate, Psych Congress Steering Committee member Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discussed clinician burnout and using wellness practices as a possible antidote. In this podcast, she explores the same topic.
Psychedelic therapy unites two basic, and often opposing, views as to the best approach to mental health treatment, Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD, explained at the 2020 virtual Psych Congress Elevate conference.
Psychedelic therapy unites two basic, and often opposing, views as to the best approach to mental health treatment, Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD, explained at the 2020 virtual Psych Congress Elevate conference.
Genetic testing may be a helpful tool in diagnosing autism and intellectual disability, but published data does not adequately support its use as a standard predictor of antidepressant response, James B. Potash, MD, MPH, said at Psych...
Genetic testing may be a helpful tool in diagnosing autism and intellectual disability, but published data does not adequately support its use as a standard predictor of antidepressant response, James B. Potash, MD, MPH, said at Psych...
Psych Congress cochair Charles Raison, MD, who presented a session on the impact inflammation has on mental health at Psych Congress Elevate, explains the health effects of chronic increased inflammation.
Psych Congress cochair Charles Raison, MD, who presented a session on the impact inflammation has on mental health at Psych Congress Elevate, explains the health effects of chronic increased inflammation.
A panel of mental health experts at the opening session of Psych Congress Elevate emphasized the importance of looking beyond the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and instead to the opportunities it presents now and the positive...
A panel of mental health experts at the opening session of Psych Congress Elevate emphasized the importance of looking beyond the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and instead to the opportunities it presents now and the positive...
With costs dropping, graphics improving, and an evidence base that is growing, virtual reality (VR) technology is positioned to play a bigger role in mental health care in the coming years.
With costs dropping, graphics improving, and an evidence base that is growing, virtual reality (VR) technology is positioned to play a bigger role in mental health care in the coming years.
Despite the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on psychiatry practice, a proactive, routine, and systematic assessment for tardive dyskinesia in patients taking antipsychotics is a mandate for all clinicians, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, said at...
Despite the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on psychiatry practice, a proactive, routine, and systematic assessment for tardive dyskinesia in patients taking antipsychotics is a mandate for all clinicians, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, said at...
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Edward Kaftarian, MD, who spoke about the concept of cyberpsychiatry at Psych Congress Elevate, shares insights on the expanding role of technology in mental health care.
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Edward Kaftarian, MD, who spoke about the concept of cyberpsychiatry at Psych Congress Elevate, shares insights on the expanding role of technology in mental health care.
Albert "Skip" Rizzo III, PhD, describes virtual reality in this clip from his "Virtual Reality: The New Frontier in Mental Health" session, which will be presented at Psych Congress Elevate.
Albert "Skip" Rizzo III, PhD, describes virtual reality in this clip from his "Virtual Reality: The New Frontier in Mental Health" session, which will be presented at Psych Congress Elevate.
Get a sneak peek at the "Social Media Impact on Mental Health" session being presented at Psych Congress Elevate by Nina Vasan, MD, MBA, and Gowri Aragam, MD.
Get a sneak peek at the "Social Media Impact on Mental Health" session being presented at Psych Congress Elevate by Nina Vasan, MD, MBA, and Gowri Aragam, MD.
Psych Congress Elevate cochairs Edward Kaftarian, MD, and Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discuss some highlights of the virtual conference, sessions they are most looking forward to, and ways attendees can connect and network.
Psych Congress Elevate cochairs Edward Kaftarian, MD, and Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discuss some highlights of the virtual conference, sessions they are most looking forward to, and ways attendees can connect and network.
The 2020 Elevate by Psych Congress conference, which was scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 25-27, 2020 will instead be a virtual experience presented on the same dates.
The 2020 Elevate by Psych Congress conference, which was scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 25-27, 2020 will instead be a virtual experience presented on the same dates.
At Elevate by Psych Congress, Albert “Skip” Rizzo, PhD, will discuss the current state of simulation technology and address whether he believes clinical virtual reality is truly ready for the practice setting.
At Elevate by Psych Congress, Albert “Skip” Rizzo, PhD, will discuss the current state of simulation technology and address whether he believes clinical virtual reality is truly ready for the practice setting.
With the far reach of the opioid epidemic and the high comorbidity of opioid addiction with other psychiatric disorders, the session will be relevant to all attendees, not just those in addiction medicine.
With the far reach of the opioid epidemic and the high comorbidity of opioid addiction with other psychiatric disorders, the session will be relevant to all attendees, not just those in addiction medicine.
Psychiatrist Sarah Vinson, MD, associate clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, will coach attendees on trauma diagnosis and treatment at the upcoming Elevate by Psych Congress...
Psychiatrist Sarah Vinson, MD, associate clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, will coach attendees on trauma diagnosis and treatment at the upcoming Elevate by Psych Congress...
In this Q&A, Steven Chan, MD, MBA, explores signs of technology addiction and describes possible interventions and treatment tools. Dr. Chan is cochair of Psych Congress Elevate and will give a presentation on the topic during the virtual...
In this Q&A, Steven Chan, MD, MBA, explores signs of technology addiction and describes possible interventions and treatment tools. Dr. Chan is cochair of Psych Congress Elevate and will give a presentation on the topic during the virtual...
J. Andrew Chacko, MD, MSE, FAPA, discusses the concept of design thinking and how it can be used to deliver patient-centered care and potentially transform the practice of medicine.
J. Andrew Chacko, MD, MSE, FAPA, discusses the concept of design thinking and how it can be used to deliver patient-centered care and potentially transform the practice of medicine.
Jill M. Harkavy-Friedman, PhD, vice president of research for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses the predictors and warning signs of suicidal behavior, steps for clinicians to take when they suspect a patient is...
Jill M. Harkavy-Friedman, PhD, vice president of research for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses the predictors and warning signs of suicidal behavior, steps for clinicians to take when they suspect a patient is...
Napoleon B. Higgins Jr., MD, a presenter at Elevate by Psych Congress 2019, shares tips on navigating career moves and successfully negotiating an employment contract.
Napoleon B. Higgins Jr., MD, a presenter at Elevate by Psych Congress 2019, shares tips on navigating career moves and successfully negotiating an employment contract.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, a presenter at the 2019 Elevate by Psych Congress conference, discusses telepsychiatry with Elevate Steering Committee member Samantha Lau, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, a presenter at the 2019 Elevate by Psych Congress conference, discusses telepsychiatry with Elevate Steering Committee member Samantha Lau, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C.