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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
Psych Congress Network
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News
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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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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Quiz
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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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
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News
06/18/2025
Maria Mantas
A long-acting oral weekly formulation of risperidone offered sustained release of the medication at therapeutic concentrations with similar bioavailability to immediate-release risperidone in patients with schizophrenia in a recent trial.
A long-acting oral weekly formulation of risperidone offered sustained release of the medication at therapeutic concentrations with similar bioavailability to immediate-release risperidone in patients with schizophrenia in a recent trial.
A long-acting oral weekly...
06/18/2025
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News
06/09/2025
Maria Mantas
The combination of olanzapine and samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) may have a significant long-term treatment benefit on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, according to research presented at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress.
The combination of olanzapine and samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) may have a significant long-term treatment benefit on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, according to research presented at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress.
The combination of olanzapine...
06/09/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News
05/22/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Lesions that cause psychosis affect a common functional brain circuit in the hippocampus, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Lesions that cause psychosis affect a common functional brain circuit in the hippocampus, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Lesions that cause psychosis...
05/22/2025
Neurology
From Neurology
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News
05/16/2025
Maria Mantas
A phase 3 trial found that 2-4mg/day of brexpiprazole was associated with a greater symptom reduction in severity than placebo over a 6-week period in adolescents with schizophrenia.
A phase 3 trial found that 2-4mg/day of brexpiprazole was associated with a greater symptom reduction in severity than placebo over a 6-week period in adolescents with schizophrenia.
A phase 3 trial found that...
05/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/30/2025
Maria Mantas
When compared to second-generation antipsychotics, clozapine did not establish superior efficacy as an intervention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, according to a systematic review and independent participant data (IPD) meta-analysis.
When compared to second-generation antipsychotics, clozapine did not establish superior efficacy as an intervention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, according to a systematic review and independent participant data (IPD) meta-analysis.
When compared to...
04/30/2025
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News

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
Psych Congress Network
cannabis plant and CBD oil
News
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
Psych Congress Network
An illustrated picture shows two cartoon doctors, one holding up a magnifying glass to a cartoon brain.
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
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
a stethoscope, pills, and brain
News
06/18/2025
Maria Mantas
A long-acting oral weekly formulation of risperidone offered sustained release of the medication at therapeutic concentrations with similar bioavailability to immediate-release risperidone in patients with schizophrenia in a recent trial.
A long-acting oral weekly formulation of risperidone offered sustained release of the medication at therapeutic concentrations with similar bioavailability to immediate-release risperidone in patients with schizophrenia in a recent trial.
A long-acting oral weekly...
06/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
tipped over pill bottle with white pills spilling out
News
06/09/2025
Maria Mantas
The combination of olanzapine and samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) may have a significant long-term treatment benefit on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, according to research presented at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress.
The combination of olanzapine and samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) may have a significant long-term treatment benefit on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, according to research presented at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress.
The combination of olanzapine...
06/09/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
brain
News
05/22/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Lesions that cause psychosis affect a common functional brain circuit in the hippocampus, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Lesions that cause psychosis affect a common functional brain circuit in the hippocampus, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Lesions that cause psychosis...
05/22/2025
Neurology
woman's hands hold a glass of water and a pill
News
05/16/2025
Maria Mantas
A phase 3 trial found that 2-4mg/day of brexpiprazole was associated with a greater symptom reduction in severity than placebo over a 6-week period in adolescents with schizophrenia.
A phase 3 trial found that 2-4mg/day of brexpiprazole was associated with a greater symptom reduction in severity than placebo over a 6-week period in adolescents with schizophrenia.
A phase 3 trial found that...
05/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
the word "schizophrenia" surrounded by pills and injections
News
04/30/2025
Maria Mantas
When compared to second-generation antipsychotics, clozapine did not establish superior efficacy as an intervention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, according to a systematic review and independent participant data (IPD) meta-analysis.
When compared to second-generation antipsychotics, clozapine did not establish superior efficacy as an intervention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, according to a systematic review and independent participant data (IPD) meta-analysis.
When compared to...
04/30/2025
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
Psych Congress Network
DNA strand
News
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
News
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
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
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
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
An illustrated picture shows two cartoon doctors, one holding up a magnifying glass to a cartoon brain.
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
Psych Congress Network
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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
Psych Congress Network
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
Neurology

Quizzes

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Quiz
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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Quiz
04/11/2025
According to a 2024 study, what impact did MHT use have on the risk of psychosis relapse in women between ages 40 and 55?
According to a 2024 study, what impact did MHT use have on the risk of psychosis relapse in women between ages 40 and 55?
According to a 2024 study, what...
04/11/2025
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02/03/2025
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
02/03/2025
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12/18/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge with this...
12/18/2024
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Quiz
11/19/2024
Do you know how to care for this patient population? Find out with a quick quiz!
Do you know how to care for this patient population? Find out with a quick quiz!
Do you know how to care for this...
11/19/2024
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Jonathan Meyer
Quiz
10/23/2024
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine...
10/23/2024
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06/21/2024
Two of the 5 characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia must be present for a diagnosis to be made. At least one of these must be which of the following, according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz!
Two of the 5 characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia must be present for a diagnosis to be made. At least one of these must be which of the following, according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz!
Two of the 5 characteristic...
06/21/2024
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04/15/2024
Put your knowledge to the test with this quick quiz!
Put your knowledge to the test with this quick quiz!
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04/15/2024
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Quiz Series
12/15/2023
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by strong beliefs that are not true and may seem irrational to others? Take the quiz!
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by strong beliefs that are not true and may seem irrational to others? Take the quiz!
Which term refers to a psychotic...
12/15/2023
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Quiz
12/05/2023
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by unusual or illogical ways of thinking, difficulty organizing thoughts and speech, stopping mid-thought, or jumping between unrelated topics?
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by unusual or illogical ways of thinking, difficulty organizing thoughts and speech, stopping mid-thought, or jumping between unrelated topics?
Which term refers to a psychotic...
12/05/2023
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Quiz
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
Quiz
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
Quiz
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
Quiz
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
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Quiz
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.
Think you understand the role of...
09/04/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Quiz
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
Quiz
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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Quiz
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
Psych Congress Network