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Bruce Fischer
Q&As
Family of Origin Psychotherapy in Addiction Treatment Creates ‘Beneficial Change,’ Expert Says
09/07/2024
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT, a member of the Cape Cod Symposium 2024 (CCS) faculty, discusses the use of family genograms and motivational interviewing to identify and address intergenerational trauma and addiction within a family system.
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT, a member of the Cape Cod Symposium 2024 (CCS) faculty, discusses the use of family genograms and motivational interviewing to identify and address intergenerational trauma and addiction within a family system.
Bruce Fischer, PhD, LP, LMFT, a...
09/07/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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Grief-Focused CBT May Be More Effective Than Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief Disorder
News
Grief-Focused CBT May Be More Effective Than Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief Disorder
05/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Although both grief-focused CBT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy eased grief severity in adults with prolonged grief disorder, grief-focused CBT was associated with greater symptom reduction 6 months after treatment.
Although both grief-focused CBT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy eased grief severity in adults with prolonged grief disorder, grief-focused CBT was associated with greater symptom reduction 6 months after treatment.
Although both grief-focused CBT...
05/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Evolution
News
Leading Psychotherapy Conference Returns to Anaheim for the First Time Since 2017
12/08/2023
Meagan Thistle
HMP Global's 2023 Evolution of Psychotherapy conference is set to provide an enriching 5-day educational experience for psychotherapy and mental health care professionals.
HMP Global's 2023 Evolution of Psychotherapy conference is set to provide an enriching 5-day educational experience for psychotherapy and mental health care professionals.
HMP Global's 2023 Evolution of...
12/08/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News
Abnormal Experience of Positive Stimuli a Possible Intervention Target in Schizophrenia
11/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
People with schizophrenia and people at risk for psychosis experience pleasant and negative stimuli differently than healthy controls, meta-analysis find.
People with schizophrenia and people at risk for psychosis experience pleasant and negative stimuli differently than healthy controls, meta-analysis find.
People with schizophrenia and...
11/27/2023
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspectives
Criteria and Funding Critical for Establishing New Level of Outpatient Care
11/06/2023
Ed Jones, PhD
Health plans have vague criteria for outpatient behavioral care. While their medical necessity guidelines for higher levels of care are more detailed, the door is wide open for accessing outpatient care.
Health plans have vague criteria for outpatient behavioral care. While their medical necessity guidelines for higher levels of care are more detailed, the door is wide open for accessing outpatient care.
Health plans have vague criteria...
11/06/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
From Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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News
In Patients With Fibromyalgia, CBT Reduces Pain Catastrophizing, Alters Brain Connectivity
09/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was superior to a matched education treatment for decreasing pain-related catastrophizing and improving function in patients with fibromyalgia.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was superior to a matched education treatment for decreasing pain-related catastrophizing and improving function in patients with fibromyalgia.
Cognitive behavioral therapy...
09/25/2023
Neurology
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Psychotherapy Associated With Improved Self-Esteem
04/13/2023
Evi Arthur
Systematic review and meta-analysis results were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Systematic review and meta-analysis results were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Systematic review and...
04/13/2023
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspectives
Psychotherapists Need a New Career Path for a Future in Healthcare
02/06/2023
Ed Jones, PhD
Behavioral healthcare executives monitor how industry developments affect their staff, and the most pervasive changes in decades are upon us. Our field is becoming part of a consolidating healthcare industry. Therapists may be deeply...
Behavioral healthcare executives monitor how industry developments affect their staff, and the most pervasive changes in decades are upon us. Our field is becoming part of a consolidating healthcare industry. Therapists may be deeply...
Behavioral healthcare executives...
02/06/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
From Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Mary-Frances O'Connor
Q&As
A Neuroscientific Approach to Bereavement and Prolonged Grief Disorder With Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor
12/15/2022
Mary-Frances Oconnor, PhD, on the brain's role in shaping the experience of bereavement and prolonged grief disorder.
Mary-Frances Oconnor, PhD, on the brain's role in shaping the experience of bereavement and prolonged grief disorder.
Mary-Frances Oconnor, PhD, on...
12/15/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference Promises 'Refreshed' Agenda and Voices
11/07/2022
Meagan Thistle
The 37th annual Evolution of Psychotherapy conference will focus on change, development, and growth.
The 37th annual Evolution of Psychotherapy conference will focus on change, development, and growth.
The 37th annual Evolution of...
11/07/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
From Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Alana Iglewicz, MD
Q&As
Prioritizing Practical Care When Treating Prologued Grief Disorder
09/17/2022
Over 2 years after the onset of COVID-19, few lives remain untouched by the public health crisis.
Over 2 years after the onset of COVID-19, few lives remain untouched by the public health crisis.
Over 2 years after the onset of...
09/17/2022
Psych Congress Network

News Articles

Grief-Focused CBT May Be More Effective Than Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief Disorder
News
Grief-Focused CBT May Be More Effective Than Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief Disorder
05/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Although both grief-focused CBT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy eased grief severity in adults with prolonged grief disorder, grief-focused CBT was associated with greater symptom reduction 6 months after treatment.
Although both grief-focused CBT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy eased grief severity in adults with prolonged grief disorder, grief-focused CBT was associated with greater symptom reduction 6 months after treatment.
Although both grief-focused CBT...
05/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Evolution
News
Leading Psychotherapy Conference Returns to Anaheim for the First Time Since 2017
12/08/2023
Meagan Thistle
HMP Global's 2023 Evolution of Psychotherapy conference is set to provide an enriching 5-day educational experience for psychotherapy and mental health care professionals.
HMP Global's 2023 Evolution of Psychotherapy conference is set to provide an enriching 5-day educational experience for psychotherapy and mental health care professionals.
HMP Global's 2023 Evolution of...
12/08/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News
Abnormal Experience of Positive Stimuli a Possible Intervention Target in Schizophrenia
11/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
People with schizophrenia and people at risk for psychosis experience pleasant and negative stimuli differently than healthy controls, meta-analysis find.
People with schizophrenia and people at risk for psychosis experience pleasant and negative stimuli differently than healthy controls, meta-analysis find.
People with schizophrenia and...
11/27/2023
Psych Congress Network
Neurologist with patient
News
In Patients With Fibromyalgia, CBT Reduces Pain Catastrophizing, Alters Brain Connectivity
09/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was superior to a matched education treatment for decreasing pain-related catastrophizing and improving function in patients with fibromyalgia.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was superior to a matched education treatment for decreasing pain-related catastrophizing and improving function in patients with fibromyalgia.
Cognitive behavioral therapy...
09/25/2023
Neurology
News
Psychotherapy Associated With Improved Self-Esteem
04/13/2023
Evi Arthur
Systematic review and meta-analysis results were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Systematic review and meta-analysis results were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Systematic review and...
04/13/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference Promises 'Refreshed' Agenda and Voices
11/07/2022
Meagan Thistle
The 37th annual Evolution of Psychotherapy conference will focus on change, development, and growth.
The 37th annual Evolution of Psychotherapy conference will focus on change, development, and growth.
The 37th annual Evolution of...
11/07/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
News
Yalom Sees Formula for Helping Patients Address ‘Death Anxiety’
12/01/2021
Tom Valentino
In an Evolution of Psychotherapy keynote interview, Irv Yalom, MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, said helping patients find ways to work toward a regret-free life can help lessen the burden of...
In an Evolution of Psychotherapy keynote interview, Irv Yalom, MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, said helping patients find ways to work toward a regret-free life can help lessen the burden of...
In an Evolution of Psychotherapy...
12/01/2021
Psych Congress Network
News
Evolution of Psychotherapy Promises Exciting Lineup of Thought Leaders and Celebrity Keynotes
11/24/2021
Meagan Thistle
The 36th annual Evolution of Psychotherapy conference will feature thought leaders who share ideas, promote convergence, and highlight unifying principles that guide effective clinical work. 
The 36th annual Evolution of Psychotherapy conference will feature thought leaders who share ideas, promote convergence, and highlight unifying principles that guide effective clinical work. 
The 36th annual Evolution of...
11/24/2021
Psych Congress Network
News
‘Container’ Creates an Ideal Home for Psychedelic Therapy
09/17/2021
Tom Valentino
Andrew Penn, NP, and Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discussed the key components of a therapeutic relationship and creating an optimal environment for healing in psychedelic therapy during their Friday session at the Sana Symposium.
Andrew Penn, NP, and Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discussed the key components of a therapeutic relationship and creating an optimal environment for healing in psychedelic therapy during their Friday session at the Sana Symposium.
Andrew Penn, NP, and Saundra...
09/17/2021
Psych Congress Network
News
CBT for Women With Postpartum Depression May Make Babies’ Brains Healthier
02/01/2021
Treating mothers with PPD with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resulted in adaptive changes in the brains and behavior of their babies, in addition to helping the women, according to a study published in Depression and Anxiety.
Treating mothers with PPD with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resulted in adaptive changes in the brains and behavior of their babies, in addition to helping the women, according to a study published in Depression and Anxiety.
Treating mothers with PPD with...
02/01/2021
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network
FDA building
News
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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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
Psych Congress Network

Blogs

Ed Jones, PhD
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network
Perspectives
The Evolution of Psychotherapy: Coordinates for a New Destination
07/27/2020
We need a more compelling way to promote psychotherapy to the public. We also need a new context, a new setting in which people are introduced to therapy. In this new environment, they will not encounter the old “50-minute hour” hidden away...
We need a more compelling way to promote psychotherapy to the public. We also need a new context, a new setting in which people are introduced to therapy. In this new environment, they will not encounter the old “50-minute hour” hidden away...
We need a more compelling way to...
07/27/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Perspectives
Primary Care is in Crisis, and We Can Help
06/29/2020
I am an enthusiastic supporter of having more behavioral healthcare professionals work within the primary care setting. Like many colleagues, I see the need for primary care physicians to collaborate with us on the care of patients with...
I am an enthusiastic supporter of having more behavioral healthcare professionals work within the primary care setting. Like many colleagues, I see the need for primary care physicians to collaborate with us on the care of patients with...
I am an enthusiastic supporter...
06/29/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Perspectives
Obstacles to a Therapeutic Alliance: Competing with a Biological Prejudice
03/09/2020
People in the behavioral healthcare field live inside a bubble. They know they help people and presume the public sees them that way. In fact, unless you are a doctor distributing medication, people don’t know what you do and have low...
People in the behavioral healthcare field live inside a bubble. They know they help people and presume the public sees them that way. In fact, unless you are a doctor distributing medication, people don’t know what you do and have low...
People in the behavioral...
03/09/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Perspectives
What Do You Specialize In?
03/02/2020
Specialization by behavioral healthcare professionals is largely self-proclaimed, rather than being subjected to review and certification by a board of experts. An evaluation of what is being proclaimed might be worthwhile, and the need for...
Specialization by behavioral healthcare professionals is largely self-proclaimed, rather than being subjected to review and certification by a board of experts. An evaluation of what is being proclaimed might be worthwhile, and the need for...
Specialization by behavioral...
03/02/2020
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
Mental Health Care in Walmart: Increasing Access or Shortchanging the Profession?
01/21/2020
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: Walmart is planning to use its vast network of stores to host mental health clinics where self-paying patients could pay $1 per minute to see a mental health clinician.
BLOG: Walmart is planning to use its vast network of stores to host mental health clinics where self-paying patients could pay $1 per minute to see a mental health clinician.
BLOG: Walmart is planning to use...
01/21/2020
Psych Congress Network
Perspectives
The Importance of Boosting Your Self-Compassion
01/16/2020
As an addiction clinician, you've chosen a career to help people—and caregiving is most likely essential to your personality. If working in this field for even a year or two, you're undoubtedly skillful in treating clients kindly and...
As an addiction clinician, you've chosen a career to help people—and caregiving is most likely essential to your personality. If working in this field for even a year or two, you're undoubtedly skillful in treating clients kindly and...
As an addiction clinician,...
01/16/2020
Addiction Professional
Blog
Depression as Disconnection: New Lessons From Psychedelic Psychotherapy Studies
11/02/2017
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: Recent qualitative studies on subjects treated with psilocybin may begin to help us understand the subjective experience caused by the drug that may lead to its antidepressant effects.
BLOG: Recent qualitative studies on subjects treated with psilocybin may begin to help us understand the subjective experience caused by the drug that may lead to its antidepressant effects.
BLOG: Recent qualitative studies...
11/02/2017
Psych Congress Network
Blog
Separating Towards Wholeness: the Solar Eclipse and Psychotherapy
08/16/2017
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: For those of us who spend our lives helping our patients make meaningful change, the eclipse is a potent symbol of transformation.
BLOG: For those of us who spend our lives helping our patients make meaningful change, the eclipse is a potent symbol of transformation.
BLOG: For those of us who...
08/16/2017
Psych Congress Network
marc agronin md
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
Marc Agronin, MD.
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network
Ed Jones, PhD
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
Psych Congress Network
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
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
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
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
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
major depressive disorder
Blog
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
Psych Congress Network

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

E-Learning

NEW FROM THE NP INSTITUTE ONLINE LEARNING HUB

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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
Psych Congress NP Institute

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