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John Grant, MD
Your Questions Answered
Distinguishing Visual Hallucinations, OCD Imagery, and Anxiety
03/28/2024

Featuring John Grant, MD

Featuring John Grant, MD
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores...
03/28/2024
Psych Congress Network
Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
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Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
03/22/2024
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your...
03/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mortality Risk May Be Higher in People With OCD
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Mortality Risk May Be Higher in People With OCD
02/01/2024
Evi Arthur
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive...
02/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
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Comorbid Tics, Stereotypies Common in Typically Developing Patients, Review Finds
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
Perseverative Behaviors Warrant Attention in Patients With Huntington Disease
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of...
12/28/2023
Neurology
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Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for OCD Likely to Ease Depressive Symptoms
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Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for OCD Likely to Ease Depressive Symptoms
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep...
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
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What is the duration of a “time-consuming” compulsion in OCD?
12/28/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
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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
Psych Congress Network
What percentage of patients with OCD have a lifetime tic disorder?
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What percentage of patients with OCD have a lifetime tic disorder?
08/23/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
08/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
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News
TMS Shows Promise in Effective Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment
08/11/2023
Meagan Thistle
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and...
08/11/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
Preteen Screen Time Linked With Heightened Risk of OCD
12/16/2022
Tom Valentino
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing...
12/16/2022
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Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
Quiz
Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
03/22/2024
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your...
03/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
Pop quiz!
Quiz
What is the duration of a “time-consuming” compulsion in OCD?
12/28/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
What percentage of patients with OCD have a lifetime tic disorder?
Quiz
What percentage of patients with OCD have a lifetime tic disorder?
08/23/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
08/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
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Pharmacologic Intervention in Bulimia Nervosa
02/26/2026
Maria Mantas
Do you remember what the APA guideline recommends? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Do you remember what the APA guideline recommends? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Do you remember what the APA...
02/26/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Screen Time, Brain Structure, and ADHD in Children
02/12/2026
Maria Mantas
Do you remember what the research says? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Do you remember what the research says? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Do you remember what the...
02/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Intranasal Esketamine Dosage for Adult MDD
02/04/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your prescribing and administration knowledge with this quiz!
Test your prescribing and administration knowledge with this quiz!
Test your prescribing and...
02/04/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Brain Aging in Schizophrenia
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
Psych Congress Network
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Guidelines Quiz
Medication Monitoring in Patients With BPD
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
Psych Congress Network
Mark Olfson, MD, MPH
Quiz
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?
Are you caught up with the...
01/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Stimulants and Psychosis Risk in ADHD
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
Psych Congress Network
Joseph Goldberg, MD
Quiz
Diagnosing Mixed Features in Bipolar Disorder
12/03/2025
Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
12/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Depression, Inflammation, and Insomnia
11/19/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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11/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Early Lead Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes
11/10/2025
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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11/10/2025
Psych Congress Network

News & Insights

John Grant, MD
Your Questions Answered
Distinguishing Visual Hallucinations, OCD Imagery, and Anxiety
03/28/2024

Featuring John Grant, MD

Featuring John Grant, MD
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores...
03/28/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mortality Risk May Be Higher in People With OCD
News
Mortality Risk May Be Higher in People With OCD
02/01/2024
Evi Arthur
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive...
02/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
Comorbid Tics, Stereotypies Common in Typically Developing Patients, Review Finds
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
Perseverative Behaviors Warrant Attention in Patients With Huntington Disease
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of...
12/28/2023
Neurology
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for OCD Likely to Ease Depressive Symptoms
News
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for OCD Likely to Ease Depressive Symptoms
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep...
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
FDA headquarters
News
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
Psych Congress Network
Brain region graphic
News
TMS Shows Promise in Effective Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment
08/11/2023
Meagan Thistle
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and...
08/11/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
Preteen Screen Time Linked With Heightened Risk of OCD
12/16/2022
Tom Valentino
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over a 2-year period increased by 15% for every hour per day they played video games and 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to University of California San...
The odds of preteens developing...
12/16/2022
Addiction Professional
News
FDA Clears Brainsway TMS as a Treatment for OCD
08/17/2018
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial...
08/17/2018
Psych Congress Network
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News
Clozapine Shows Superior Response After First Antipsychotic Failure
03/20/2026
Maria Mantas
Clozapine was more effective than olanzapine and amisulpride in first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder who did not respond to an initial antipsychotic, according to recent...
Clozapine was more effective than olanzapine and amisulpride in first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder who did not respond to an initial antipsychotic, according to recent...
Clozapine was more effective...
03/20/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Antidepressant Use Patterns May Help Personalize MDD Treatment
03/16/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A new cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry examined whether real-world antidepressant prescription patterns in MDD patients could help identify biologically meaningful subtypes of depression.
A new cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry examined whether real-world antidepressant prescription patterns in MDD patients could help identify biologically meaningful subtypes of depression.
A new cohort study published in...
03/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Review Urges Greater Exercise Integration in Schizophrenia, SMI Care
03/16/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The integration of physical activity into routine psychiatric care could significantly improve outcomes for people with severe mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, according to a narrative review published in JAMA Psychiatry.
The integration of physical activity into routine psychiatric care could significantly improve outcomes for people with severe mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, according to a narrative review published in JAMA Psychiatry.
The integration of physical...
03/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
Brittany Albright MD, MPH
Videos
Taking a Patient-Centered Approach to Deprescribing in Psychiatry
03/13/2026
Brittany Albright, MD, MPH
In this insightful discussion, Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, Co-Chair, Psych Congress Elevate, offers a comprehensive overview of the role that deprescribing plays in effective psychiatric care.
In this insightful discussion, Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, Co-Chair, Psych Congress Elevate, offers a comprehensive overview of the role that deprescribing plays in effective psychiatric care.
In this insightful discussion,...
03/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Loneliness Partially Mediates Link Between Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation
03/12/2026
Maria Mantas
Loneliness significantly contributes to the relationship between anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation among US adults, according to recent analysis findings.
Loneliness significantly contributes to the relationship between anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation among US adults, according to recent analysis findings.
Loneliness significantly...
03/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
A woman lies on the couch holding an ice pack to her head
News
Migraine Nearly Doubles Depression and Anxiety Risk in Cohort Study
03/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Patients with migraine are at 2 times the risk for depression or anxiety compared to those without migraine, according to a large nationwide Swedish cohort study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Patients with migraine are at 2 times the risk for depression or anxiety compared to those without migraine, according to a large nationwide Swedish cohort study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Patients with migraine are at 2...
03/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC
Videos
Is It Fatigue or Sleepiness? Identifying Narcolepsy in Practice
03/09/2026
Chelsie Monroe, PMHNP-BC, APN
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC, discusses practical screening strategies, including the use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the importance of collaboration with sleep specialists, and the clinical relevance of the orexin system.
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC, discusses practical screening strategies, including the use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the importance of collaboration with sleep specialists, and the clinical relevance of the orexin system.
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC,...
03/09/2026
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Videos
Practical Guidance for Ethical AI Use in Psychiatry
03/06/2026
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, Steering Committee, Psych Congress, offers several practical considerations for mental health care providers contemplating the use of AI in psychiatric practice.
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, Steering Committee, Psych Congress, offers several practical considerations for mental health care providers contemplating the use of AI in psychiatric practice.
In this video, Desiree Matthews,...
03/06/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Decision Tool Reduces Antidepressant Dropout in Major Depressive Disorder
03/06/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A clinical decision-support system called PETRUSHKA was found to improve antidepressant continuation in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The tool also improved depression and anxiety symptoms.
A clinical decision-support system called PETRUSHKA was found to improve antidepressant continuation in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The tool also improved depression and anxiety symptoms.
A clinical decision-support...
03/06/2026
Psych Congress Network
a strand of DNA
News
Copy Number Variant Deletions Linked to Earlier Schizophrenia Onset
03/05/2026
Maria Mantas
Increased copy number variant (CNV) burden, specifically deletions, is associated with earlier age at onset (AAO) of schizophrenia, according to recent research findings.
Increased copy number variant (CNV) burden, specifically deletions, is associated with earlier age at onset (AAO) of schizophrenia, according to recent research findings.
Increased copy number variant...
03/05/2026
Psych Congress Network

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Rapid Refresh
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
Psych Congress NP Institute
Amber Hoberg
Rapid Refresh
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
Psych Congress NP Institute
Hoberg and Matthews
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...
04/03/2024
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