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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
a depressed teen adolescent holds head in hands crying upset sad major depression
News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
12/01/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 clinical trials and 4 published protocol papers found that nitrous oxide (N2O) may offer rapid-acting benefit for the treatment of depression.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 clinical trials and 4 published protocol papers found that nitrous oxide (N2O) may offer rapid-acting benefit for the treatment of depression.
A systematic review and...
12/01/2025
Psych Congress Network
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11/19/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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11/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
11/03/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, the physiological effects of antidepressants vary greatly, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters.
According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, the physiological effects of antidepressants vary greatly, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters.
According to a recent systematic...
11/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
brain
News
10/03/2025
Maria Mantas
Personalized high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) induced a significantly greater improvement in mood in patients with depression compared to those who underwent sham treatment.
Personalized high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) induced a significantly greater improvement in mood in patients with depression compared to those who underwent sham treatment.
Personalized high-definition...
10/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
07/31/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember what the medication's guideline suggests?
Do you remember what the medication's guideline suggests?
Do you remember what the...
07/31/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
07/14/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the clinical guideline recommendations?
Do you remember the clinical guideline recommendations?
Do you remember the clinical...
07/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
07/14/2025
Maria Mantas
Regional homogeneity (ReHo)–magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cortical deficit patterns may serve as a sensitive functional biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent case-control study.
Regional homogeneity (ReHo)–magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cortical deficit patterns may serve as a sensitive functional biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent case-control study.
Regional homogeneity...
07/14/2025
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News

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News
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
Psych Congress Network
A frustrated man works on a laptop
News
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
Psych Congress Network
a depressed teen adolescent holds head in hands crying upset sad major depression
News
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
Psych Congress Network
open and spilled bottle of pills
News
11/03/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, the physiological effects of antidepressants vary greatly, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters.
According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, the physiological effects of antidepressants vary greatly, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters.
According to a recent systematic...
11/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
brain
News
10/03/2025
Maria Mantas
Personalized high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) induced a significantly greater improvement in mood in patients with depression compared to those who underwent sham treatment.
Personalized high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) induced a significantly greater improvement in mood in patients with depression compared to those who underwent sham treatment.
Personalized high-definition...
10/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
child embraces mother
News
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
Psych Congress Network
brain scan
News
07/14/2025
Maria Mantas
Regional homogeneity (ReHo)–magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cortical deficit patterns may serve as a sensitive functional biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent case-control study.
Regional homogeneity (ReHo)–magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cortical deficit patterns may serve as a sensitive functional biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent case-control study.
Regional homogeneity...
07/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
a woman with depression
News
07/08/2025
Maria Mantas
Initial data from the core stage of a phase 2b clinical trial showed that an intranasal formulation of mebufotenin benzoate, BPL-003, significantly reduced depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Initial data from the core stage of a phase 2b clinical trial showed that an intranasal formulation of mebufotenin benzoate, BPL-003, significantly reduced depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Initial data from the core stage...
07/08/2025
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News
06/27/2025
Maria Mantas
Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) was well-tolerated and associated with positive outcomes among depressive patients with and without comorbidities, according to a recent review and meta-analysis.
Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) was well-tolerated and associated with positive outcomes among depressive patients with and without comorbidities, according to a recent review and meta-analysis.
Transcranial electrical...
06/27/2025
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News
06/06/2025
Maria Mantas
Depression in mid and late-life is linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to new research published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Depression in mid and late-life is linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to new research published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Depression in mid and late-life...
06/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
A frustrated man works on a laptop
News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
a depressed teen adolescent holds head in hands crying upset sad major depression
News
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
Psych Congress Network
brain
News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Quizzes

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Quiz
11/19/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
11/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
07/31/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember what the medication's guideline suggests?
Do you remember what the medication's guideline suggests?
Do you remember what the...
07/31/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
07/14/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the clinical guideline recommendations?
Do you remember the clinical guideline recommendations?
Do you remember the clinical...
07/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
05/23/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
05/23/2025
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Quiz
12/23/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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12/23/2024
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Are men or women more affected by depressive episodes?
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12/17/2024
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Pop quiz!
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12/17/2024
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Quiz
03/04/2024
Test your clinical knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge...
03/04/2024
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01/08/2024
Test your psychiatry knowledge with this quiz!
Test your psychiatry knowledge with this quiz!
Test your psychiatry knowledge...
01/08/2024
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Quiz
11/20/2023
Can you ace this psychiatry quiz?
Can you ace this psychiatry quiz?
Can you ace this psychiatry quiz?
11/20/2023
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09/25/2023
Test your psychiatry knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your psychiatry knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your psychiatry knowledge...
09/25/2023
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Quiz
01/22/2026
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
01/22/2026
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Guidelines Quiz
01/20/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge of APA guidelines with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of APA guidelines with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of APA...
01/20/2026
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Mark Olfson, MD, MPH
Quiz
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?
Are you caught up with the...
01/16/2026
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Quiz
12/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Do you remember the findings from this systematic review?
Do you remember the findings from this systematic review?
Do you remember the findings...
12/22/2025
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Joseph Goldberg, MD
Quiz
12/03/2025
Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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12/03/2025
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11/19/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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11/19/2025
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Quiz
11/10/2025
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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11/10/2025
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Quiz
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.
Curb misuse before it...
10/23/2025
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Edward Kaftarian, MD
Quiz
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?
Do you remember Dr Kaftarian's...
10/09/2025
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Quiz
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.
Sleep and ADHD intersect—see if...
10/09/2025
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Psych Congress Posters

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can be effective in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Stellate ganglion block (SGB), which is an anesthetic injection that helps “reset” sy...
10/17/2025