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Smartphone-Delivered Digital CBT Improves Anxiety Symptoms in Adults
12/29/2025
Sarah Fleming
A smartphone-delivered digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) program significantly improved symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
A smartphone-delivered digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) program significantly improved symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
A smartphone-delivered digital...
12/29/2025
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Early Lead Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes
11/10/2025
Maria Mantas
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11/10/2025
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Prenatal Lead Exposure Linked to MDD, Anxiety Symptoms in Later Life
10/28/2025
Maria Mantas
Early exposure to lead, particularly in the third trimester of pregnancy, was associated with a higher risk of major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms in later life, according to cohort study results.
Early exposure to lead, particularly in the third trimester of pregnancy, was associated with a higher risk of major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms in later life, according to cohort study results.
Early exposure to lead,...
10/28/2025
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Conference Coverage
Digital Therapeutic Rejoyn May Aid Anxiety in MDD Patients
09/25/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The digital therapeutic Rejoyn (CT-152) outperformed a sham smartphone app in reduction of anxiety levels in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
The digital therapeutic Rejoyn (CT-152) outperformed a sham smartphone app in reduction of anxiety levels in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
The digital therapeutic Rejoyn...
09/25/2025
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Beta-Blockers Ineffective for Treating Psychological Symptoms of Anxiety
04/24/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Clinical Pearls
Clarifying Common Misconceptions About Treating Anxiety in Women
03/30/2025
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH
Anxiety in women is often misunderstood—even in psychiatric clinical settings. Ahead of the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute, Psych Congress Network connected with Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, to discuss some of the key clinical...
Anxiety in women is often misunderstood—even in psychiatric clinical settings. Ahead of the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute, Psych Congress Network connected with Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, to discuss some of the key clinical...
Anxiety in women is often...
03/30/2025
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Clinical Pearls
Adopting a Life-Stage Lens for Anxiety Treatment in Women
03/29/2025
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate discuss some of the key clinical takeaways from their session on treating anxiety in women patients, presented at the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute.
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate discuss some of the key clinical takeaways from their session on treating anxiety in women patients, presented at the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute.
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC,...
03/29/2025
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
01/28/2025
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01/28/2025
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
01/03/2025
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
01/03/2025
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FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
Brionna Mendoza
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
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New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
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News
Smartphone-Delivered Digital CBT Improves Anxiety Symptoms in Adults
12/29/2025
Sarah Fleming
A smartphone-delivered digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) program significantly improved symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
A smartphone-delivered digital cognitive behavioral therapy (DCBT) program significantly improved symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
A smartphone-delivered digital...
12/29/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Prenatal Lead Exposure Linked to MDD, Anxiety Symptoms in Later Life
10/28/2025
Maria Mantas
Early exposure to lead, particularly in the third trimester of pregnancy, was associated with a higher risk of major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms in later life, according to cohort study results.
Early exposure to lead, particularly in the third trimester of pregnancy, was associated with a higher risk of major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms in later life, according to cohort study results.
Early exposure to lead,...
10/28/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Beta-Blockers Ineffective for Treating Psychological Symptoms of Anxiety
04/24/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
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FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
Brionna Mendoza
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
Psych Congress Network
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New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
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Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
12/07/2023
Evi Arthur
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a...
12/07/2023
Psych Congress Network
Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
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Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
11/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol...
11/20/2023
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FDA Issues Warning Highlighting Risks of Ketamine for Psychiatric Disorder Treatment
10/27/2023
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed...
10/27/2023
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Anxiety Alters Neural Pathways for Emotional Control, Highlighting Compensatory Mechanisms
08/29/2023
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on...
08/29/2023
Psych Congress Network
: Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
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Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
06/28/2023
Evi Arthur
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked...
06/28/2023
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Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Worse Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
02/03/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study...
02/03/2026
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Frequent Generative AI Use Linked to Increased Depressive Symptoms
01/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Daily or more frequent generative AI use was associated with higher depressive symptom scores on the PHQ-9 compared with nonuse in a large US survey.
Daily or more frequent generative AI use was associated with higher depressive symptom scores on the PHQ-9 compared with nonuse in a large US survey.
Daily or more frequent...
01/23/2026
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Cohort Study Finds Increased Suicide Risk in Survivors of Traumatic Injury
01/21/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients discharged alive after traumatic injury had a 9-fold higher risk of suicide than the general population 2 years after hospitalization, according to cohort study findings.
Patients discharged alive after traumatic injury had a 9-fold higher risk of suicide than the general population 2 years after hospitalization, according to cohort study findings.
Patients discharged alive after...
01/21/2026
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Adjunctive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Durable Benefit in Treatment-Resistant Depression
01/20/2026
Maria Mantas
A long-term extension study found that adjunctive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) had a durable benefit in patients with treatment-resistant major depression over 24 months.
A long-term extension study found that adjunctive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) had a durable benefit in patients with treatment-resistant major depression over 24 months.
A long-term extension study...
01/20/2026
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Omega-3 Supplements Show No Benefit for Pediatric Major Depression in RCT
01/20/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A multicenter randomized clinical trial found that adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements to psychotherapy did not improve outcomes in children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe major depression.
A multicenter randomized clinical trial found that adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements to psychotherapy did not improve outcomes in children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe major depression.
A multicenter randomized...
01/20/2026
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Several Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Modalities Show Benefit for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
01/19/2026
Maria Mantas
A large network meta-analysis found specific noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities improved symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).
A large network meta-analysis found specific noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities improved symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).
A large network meta-analysis...
01/19/2026
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FDA Requests Removal of Suicide Risk Warnings From GLP-1 RA Labels
01/14/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the removal of information regarding the risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors (SI/B) from the labeling of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the removal of information regarding the risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors (SI/B) from the labeling of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications.
The US Food and Drug...
01/14/2026
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Meta-Analysis Confirms Processing Speed as Core Cognitive Deficit in Schizophrenia
01/12/2026
Maria Mantas
Processing speed remains one of the most severely impaired cognitive domains in people with schizophrenia, according to a large systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Processing speed remains one of the most severely impaired cognitive domains in people with schizophrenia, according to a large systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Processing speed remains one of...
01/12/2026
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FDA Approves At-Home Neuromodulation Therapy Device for Major Depression
01/12/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Proliv™Rx, a novel at-home neuromodulation therapy as adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Proliv™Rx, a novel at-home neuromodulation therapy as adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
The US Food and Drug...
01/12/2026
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Delay Discounting Fails to Predict Antidepressant Relapse in MDD
01/09/2026
Maria Mantas
A new multi-site study suggests that while delay discounting is elevated in patients with remitted MDD, it neither changes after antidepressant medication discontinuation nor predicts subsequent depressive relapse.
A new multi-site study suggests that while delay discounting is elevated in patients with remitted MDD, it neither changes after antidepressant medication discontinuation nor predicts subsequent depressive relapse.
A new multi-site study suggests...
01/09/2026
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Early Lead Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes
11/10/2025
Maria Mantas
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11/10/2025
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
01/28/2025
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01/28/2025
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
01/03/2025
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01/03/2025
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
11/10/2023
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11/10/2023
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Which symptoms indicate a panic disorder diagnosis?
03/30/2023
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic...
03/30/2023
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By how much did deep brain stimulation reduce OCD symptoms?
12/12/2022
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12/12/2022
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What percent of adults report anxiety relating to their mental health?
01/28/2022
According to a recent APA poll, what percent of adults say that they have anxiety relating to their mental health?
According to a recent APA poll, what percent of adults say that they have anxiety relating to their mental health?
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01/28/2022
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Brain Aging in Schizophrenia
01/22/2026
Maria Mantas
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01/22/2026
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Medication Monitoring in Patients With BPD
01/20/2026
Brionna Mendoza
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01/20/2026
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Telemental Health Use Patterns
01/16/2026
Maria Mantas
Are you caught up with the latest research on telehealth use patterns?
Are you caught up with the latest research on telehealth use patterns?
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01/16/2026
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Stimulants and Psychosis Risk in ADHD
12/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the findings from this systematic review?
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12/22/2025
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Diagnosing Mixed Features in Bipolar Disorder
12/03/2025
Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
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12/03/2025
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Depression, Inflammation, and Insomnia
11/19/2025
Brionna Mendoza
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11/19/2025
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Early Lead Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes
11/10/2025
Maria Mantas
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11/10/2025
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Test Your Knowledge – Understanding Abuse Potential Across ADHD Therapies: What Clinicians Need to Know
10/23/2025
Curb misuse before it starts—test your diversion-prevention game in 3 quick questions.
Curb misuse before it starts—test your diversion-prevention game in 3 quick questions.
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10/23/2025
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Building Patient Rapport in Telepsychiatry
10/09/2025
Edward Kaftarian, MD
Do you remember Dr Kaftarian's recommended strategies for building patient rapport via telehealth?
Do you remember Dr Kaftarian's recommended strategies for building patient rapport via telehealth?
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10/09/2025
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Test Your Knowledge – ADHD and Sleep: Why Non-Stimulants Might Be the Right Choice (Part 3)
10/09/2025
Sleep and ADHD intersect—see if your management playbook is up to date in 3 quick questions.
Sleep and ADHD intersect—see if your management playbook is up to date in 3 quick questions.
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10/09/2025
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Blogs
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Reducing the Burden of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
04/14/2021
Urgent action is needed from mental health providers to reduce the public health burden of anxiety disorders, which are widely prevalent yet often go undiagnosed, Anxiety Disorders Section Editor Manish K. Jha, MBBS, says.
Urgent action is needed from mental health providers to reduce the public health burden of anxiety disorders, which are widely prevalent yet often go undiagnosed, Anxiety Disorders Section Editor Manish K. Jha, MBBS, says.
Urgent action is needed from...
04/14/2021
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Are Benzodiazepines the Next Opioid Crisis?
02/19/2019
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: A study recently published in JAMA found that as our profession has been working tirelessly to curtail prescriptions for opioids we are prescribing more and more benzodiazepines.
BLOG: A study recently published in JAMA found that as our profession has been working tirelessly to curtail prescriptions for opioids we are prescribing more and more benzodiazepines.
BLOG: A study recently published...
02/19/2019
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Psilocybin Studies: A New Ray of Hope for Psychiatry?
12/01/2016
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: These studies were the latest findings showing that psychedelics, erroneously dismissed as mere intoxicants and swept up in the hysteria of the Nixon-era drug wars, could prove to be as important to psychiatry as penicillin was to...
BLOG: These studies were the latest findings showing that psychedelics, erroneously dismissed as mere intoxicants and swept up in the hysteria of the Nixon-era drug wars, could prove to be as important to psychiatry as penicillin was to...
BLOG: These studies were the...
12/01/2016
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Psychedelics: What to Tell Patients Today
08/25/2015
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Psychedelic compounds are powerful, and they have great potential to help patients with intractable conditions. Yet any compound with that kind of power also has the potential to harm, and that harm should not be trivialized.
Psychedelic compounds are powerful, and they have great potential to help patients with intractable conditions. Yet any compound with that kind of power also has the potential to harm, and that harm should not be trivialized.
Psychedelic compounds are...
08/25/2015
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Faculty Insights
Alzheimer Disease Prevention: Part 2
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
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Rakesh Amin, MD.
Blog
Treating Schizophrenia: The Importance of Early Identification and Intervention
06/13/2023
Rakesh Amin, MD
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the...
06/13/2023
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Marc Agronin, MD.
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Alzheimer Disease Prevention
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
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How Our Clinicians Can Help Fix the US Health Care System
07/28/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the...
07/28/2022
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Perspective
The Universal Behavior Model: A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Care
07/21/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this...
07/21/2022
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Who will use it? How to Get Digital Mental Health Apps Into the Hands of Patients
04/27/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/27/2022
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How to Navigate Quality Issues With Mental Health Apps
04/21/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/21/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
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How New NPs Can Find Mentors
03/04/2022
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains...
03/04/2022
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Julie Bailey
Blog
How to Be a Safe Space for Someone
02/08/2022
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey,...
02/08/2022
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The Best and Worst Changes Brought On By the Pandemic
01/31/2022
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy...
01/31/2022
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Posters

Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Sequelae of Severe Hypothyroidism: Insights into Endocrine–Brain Interactions
Severe hypothyroidism can present with predominant psychiatric and cognitive symptoms, making diagnosis challenging when classic somatic signs are absent. This poster explores the neurops...
10/17/2025
Late-Onset Agitated Depression with Anxious and Obsessive Features Triggered by Parental Decline: A Case for Integrated Pharmacology, Neuromodulation, and Psychodynamic Treatments
A 65-year-old male veteran with no prior psychiatric history and a past medical history of seizure disorder developed severe, treatment-resistant depression after witnessing his mother’s ...
10/17/2025
Pilot Implementation Of Mindfulness Meditation With Esketamine For Major Depressive Disorder
This project explores the integration of mindfulness meditation with esketamine in the treatment of major depressive disorder. Conducted as a quasi-experimental pilot, the study involved ...
10/17/2025
Retrospective Analysis of Real-World Transition Strategies for Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride in Adult Patients With Schizophrenia
Up to 50% of adults with schizophrenia switch antipsychotic medication within 2 years of treatment initiation. We conducted a real-world analysis of strategies used by healthcare provider...
10/17/2025
Real-World Comparison of Olanzapine/Samidorphan vs Olanzapine: An Assessment of Treatment Patterns and Acute Care Events Among Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
This real-world claims analysis compared combined olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) versus olanzapine in patients with bipolar I disorder. OLZ/SAM was associated with significantly better ...
10/17/2025
Results From a Phase 4, Open-Label, Multicenter, Two-Cohort, Two-Period, Slow-Titration and Food Effect Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride in Schizophrenia
Short description: Prior pharmacokinetic studies of X/T in healthy volunteers showed dosing with food reduced trospium bioavailability, potentially impacting tolerability. This open-label...
10/17/2025
Long-Term Effectiveness With Subcutaneous Long-Acting Injectable Olanzapine (TV-44749) in Adults With Schizophrenia: Results From up to 48 Weeks Open Label Treatment in the Phase 3 SOLARIS Trial
TV-44749 is a once-monthly subcutaneous long-acting injectable olanzapine, designed to provide sustained efficacy without the risk of post-injection delirium/sedation syndrome (PDSS). Her...
10/17/2025
Residual Symptom Burden in Patients With Narcolepsy Satisfied With Treatment: Subgroup Analysis From The CRESCENDO Survey
CRESCENDO was a survey of the patient experience in adults with narcolepsy type 1. This subgroup analysis examined residual symptoms among respondents who reported satisfaction with curre...
10/17/2025
Improvement in Bothersome Mood, Cognitive, and Functional Impacts of Idiopathic Hypersomnia After Low-Sodium Oxybate Treatment in the DUET Study
Jazz DUET (NCT05875974) was a patient-centric, prospective, single-arm, open-label study evaluating effectiveness of low-sodium oxybate (LXB) in IH or narcolepsy. In participants with IH,...
10/17/2025
Osavampator (NBI-1065845/TAK-653) Demonstrates Meaningful Improvements in Depression Severity and Is Well Tolerated in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder: Phase 2 SAVITRI Results
The SAVITRI study evaluated osavampator, a selective positive allosteric modulator of the AMPA receptor (AMPA-PAM), in adults with MDD. Compared with placebo, once-daily oral administrati...
10/17/2025

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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
09/28/2016
How to Use Valid measure of severity of social phobia symptoms Patient-rated assessment of the three clinically important symptom domains of social phobia Sensitive to the reduction in symptoms over time Brief, simple and easy to...
How to Use Valid measure of severity of social phobia symptoms Patient-rated assessment of the three clinically important symptom domains of social phobia Sensitive to the reduction in symptoms over time Brief, simple and easy to...
How to Use Valid measure of...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini-SPIN)
09/28/2016
How to Use Screening tool for social anxiety disorder (SAD) developed by Dr. Jonathan Davidson of Duke University Medical Center  Based on the longer 17-item social phobia inventory (SPIN)  Self-rated scale 3-items about...
How to Use Screening tool for social anxiety disorder (SAD) developed by Dr. Jonathan Davidson of Duke University Medical Center  Based on the longer 17-item social phobia inventory (SPIN)  Self-rated scale 3-items about...
How to Use Screening tool...
09/28/2016
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
09/28/2016
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients circle one of the 4 numbers (representing severity) associated with 7 problems. If patients identify any problems, they then indicate (by checking the appropriate box) the degree to which these problems made it...
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients circle one of the 4 numbers (representing severity) associated with 7 problems. If patients identify any problems, they then indicate (by checking the appropriate box) the degree to which these problems made it...
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Anxiety Disorders
09/28/2016
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini SPIN) Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini SPIN) Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Generalized Anxiety...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS)
01/29/2019
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for...
01/29/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
01/28/2019
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
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Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
01/28/2019
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
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01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
MINI Screen
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
WHO (Five) Well-Being Index (WHO-5)
01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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Navigating Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Exploring the Role of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
04/11/2024

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP...
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...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
04/11/2024
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Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
04/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC,...
04/10/2024
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Clinical Pearls
Tolerability Testing in Long-Acting Injectable Prescriptions
04/03/2024
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.
Do clinicians need to test for...
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