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09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
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DNA puzzle
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07/23/2025
Maria Mantas
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective,...
07/23/2025
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11/01/2024
Brionna Mendoza
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.
Combination...
11/01/2024
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Delusion Themes Stay Consistent Across Psychosis Episodes
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08/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Delusion content was similar...
08/20/2024
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04/08/2024
Meagan Thistle
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for...
04/08/2024
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Patients With First-Episode Psychosis Found to Have Cognitive Impairment Before Medication Use
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03/26/2024
Evi Arthur
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode...
03/26/2024
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Young Adults Who Self-Harm May Be More at Risk of Psychosis Diagnosis
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02/27/2024
Evi Arthur
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who...
02/27/2024
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Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
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02/26/2024
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/26/2024
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Bipolar Disorder Increases Mortality Risk More Than Smoking
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02/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder...
02/05/2024
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01/03/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive...
01/03/2024
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News
12/12/2023
Tom Valentino
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by...
12/12/2023
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stethoscope, pills, and a brain
News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
DNA puzzle
News
07/23/2025
Maria Mantas
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective,...
07/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Conference presenter
News
11/01/2024
Brionna Mendoza
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.
Combination...
11/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
Delusion Themes Stay Consistent Across Psychosis Episodes
News
08/20/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Delusion content was similar...
08/20/2024
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04/08/2024
Meagan Thistle
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for...
04/08/2024
Psych Congress Network
Patients With First-Episode Psychosis Found to Have Cognitive Impairment Before Medication Use
News
03/26/2024
Evi Arthur
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode...
03/26/2024
Psych Congress Network
Young Adults Who Self-Harm May Be More at Risk of Psychosis Diagnosis
News
02/27/2024
Evi Arthur
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who...
02/27/2024
Psych Congress Network
Bipolar Disorder Increases Mortality Risk More Than Smoking
News
02/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder...
02/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
Brain with puzzle piece missing
News
01/03/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive...
01/03/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
12/12/2023
Tom Valentino
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by...
12/12/2023
Psych Congress Network
stethoscope, pills, and a brain
News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
Katherine Warburton, Stephen Stahl, and Roberto Carrara
News
09/19/2025
Maria Mantas
Discussions of ethical intervention, patient autonomy, and justice reform took center stage during the keynote address at the 2025 Psych Congress on Wednesday evening.
Discussions of ethical intervention, patient autonomy, and justice reform took center stage during the keynote address at the 2025 Psych Congress on Wednesday evening.
Discussions of ethical...
09/19/2025
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DNA strand
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09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific weighted multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) test significantly improved outcomes in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with at least 1 treatment failure, according to meta-analysis results.
Clinician use of a specific...
09/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
09/11/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday the Apollo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy devices for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents.
The US Food and Drug...
09/11/2025
Psych Congress Network
cannabis plant and CBD oil
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09/11/2025
Maria Mantas
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were associated with psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a systematic review.
Cannabis products that contained...
09/11/2025
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child embraces mother
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09/02/2025
Maria Mantas
Child depression at ages 10 and 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with later maternal depression, according to longitudinal study results.
Child depression at ages 10 and 11 years during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly associated with later maternal depression, according to longitudinal study results.
Child depression at ages 10 and...
09/02/2025
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News
08/27/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with...
08/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
08/25/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
An investigational prescription digital therapeutic targeting negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled study.
An investigational prescription digital therapeutic targeting negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia met its primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled study.
An investigational prescription...
08/25/2025
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News
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults...
08/18/2025
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A woman lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
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Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
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02/26/2024
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/26/2024
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polygenic risk scores
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10/06/2022
Take the quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
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10/06/2022
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06/15/2022
How does antipsychotic use affect COVID-19 risk? Take the quiz now to test your knowledge!
How does antipsychotic use affect COVID-19 risk? Take the quiz now to test your knowledge!
How does antipsychotic use...
06/15/2022
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01/11/2022
According to a recent survey, which of the following concerns did patients with bipolar-I disorder report?
According to a recent survey, which of the following concerns did patients with bipolar-I disorder report?
According to a recent survey,...
01/11/2022
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09/19/2025
Can you optimize ADHD control and protect sleep? Take this quick quiz on viloxazine ER’s role in patients with nighttime challenges.
Can you optimize ADHD control and protect sleep? Take this quick quiz on viloxazine ER’s role in patients with nighttime challenges.
Can you optimize ADHD control...
09/19/2025
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Dr Greg Mattingly
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09/17/2025
How well do you know the clinical impact and unique mechanism of viloxazine ER? Take this short quiz to find out.
How well do you know the clinical impact and unique mechanism of viloxazine ER? Take this short quiz to find out.
How well do you know the...
09/17/2025
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Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
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09/12/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Do you remember the details of this interview with Dr Chepke?
Do you remember the details of this interview with Dr Chepke?
Do you remember the details of...
09/12/2025
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medication
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09/09/2025
What does research reveal about the risk of non-stimulants? Test your understanding of ADHD treatment and stimulant misuse.
What does research reveal about the risk of non-stimulants? Test your understanding of ADHD treatment and stimulant misuse.
What does research reveal about...
09/09/2025
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Dr Rakesh Jain
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09/04/2025
Think you understand the role of non-stimulants in ADHD treatment? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of viloxazine ER.
Think you understand the role of non-stimulants in ADHD treatment? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of viloxazine ER.
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09/04/2025
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Dr Rakesh Jain
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09/03/2025
How well do you know the evolving landscape of non-stimulant ADHD treatments? Take this quick quiz to find out.
How well do you know the evolving landscape of non-stimulant ADHD treatments? Take this quick quiz to find out.
How well do you know the...
09/03/2025
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09/02/2025
Can viloxazine ER enhance stimulant therapy in pediatric ADHD? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Can viloxazine ER enhance stimulant therapy in pediatric ADHD? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
Can viloxazine ER enhance...
09/02/2025
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Drs Mattingly, Price, Amann Part 3
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08/27/2025
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on combination treatment strategies, novel mechanisms, and how emerging data is reshaping care for complex patients of all ages.
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge on combination treatment strategies, novel mechanisms, and how emerging data is reshaping care for complex patients of all ages.
Take this quick quiz to test...
08/27/2025
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Drs Mattingly, Price, Amann Part 2
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08/25/2025
Discover how viloxazine ER compares to atomoxetine in real-world ADHD treatment—test your knowledge with this short, expert-driven quiz.
Discover how viloxazine ER compares to atomoxetine in real-world ADHD treatment—test your knowledge with this short, expert-driven quiz.
Discover how viloxazine ER...
08/25/2025
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08/15/2025
In which of the following scenarios does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend initiating clozapine in patients with schizophrenia?
In which of the following scenarios does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend initiating clozapine in patients with schizophrenia?
In which of the following...
08/15/2025
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