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News
05/21/2025
Maria Mantas
A post hoc analysis found that valbenazine was safe and effective for the long-term treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older.
A post hoc analysis found that valbenazine was safe and effective for the long-term treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older.
A post hoc analysis found that...
05/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Conference Coverage
05/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Deutetrabenazine showed significant efficacy and high specificity in inhibiting its primary target, VMAT2,, in functional assessments of the drug’s deuterated metabolites. Findings were reported at the inaugural poster session at the NEI...
Deutetrabenazine showed significant efficacy and high specificity in inhibiting its primary target, VMAT2,, in functional assessments of the drug’s deuterated metabolites. Findings were reported at the inaugural poster session at the NEI...
Deutetrabenazine showed...
05/12/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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Patient survey
News
11/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive...
11/06/2024
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: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
News
05/15/2024
Evi Arthur
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
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TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
News
05/10/2024
Evi Arthur
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
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Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting
News
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia...
05/07/2024
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Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Videos
01/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia...
01/10/2024
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amber hoberg, np
Expert Insights Quiz
05/26/2023
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to...
05/26/2023
Psych Congress Network
Elderly patient and his doctor
News
05/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible...
05/15/2023
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/14/2023
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with...
02/14/2023
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Chepke
Expert Insights Quiz
12/16/2022
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a...
12/16/2022
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News

doctor holds hand of older patient
News
05/21/2025
Maria Mantas
A post hoc analysis found that valbenazine was safe and effective for the long-term treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older.
A post hoc analysis found that valbenazine was safe and effective for the long-term treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older.
A post hoc analysis found that...
05/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
poster presentation session at a conference
Conference Coverage
05/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Deutetrabenazine showed significant efficacy and high specificity in inhibiting its primary target, VMAT2,, in functional assessments of the drug’s deuterated metabolites. Findings were reported at the inaugural poster session at the NEI...
Deutetrabenazine showed significant efficacy and high specificity in inhibiting its primary target, VMAT2,, in functional assessments of the drug’s deuterated metabolites. Findings were reported at the inaugural poster session at the NEI...
Deutetrabenazine showed...
05/12/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Patient survey
News
11/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive...
11/06/2024
Psych Congress Network
: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
News
05/15/2024
Evi Arthur
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
Psych Congress Network
TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
News
05/10/2024
Evi Arthur
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting
News
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia...
05/07/2024
Psych Congress Network
Elderly patient and his doctor
News
05/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible...
05/15/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
12/08/2021
Heather Flint
Valbenazine use for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older has been deemed efficacious with comparable outcomes to younger adults, according to a post hoc analysis.
Valbenazine use for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older has been deemed efficacious with comparable outcomes to younger adults, according to a post hoc analysis.
Valbenazine use for tardive...
12/08/2021
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News
12/03/2021
Meagan Thistle
Deutetrabenazine may provide long-term treatment benefits to patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a post hoc analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress 2021.
Deutetrabenazine may provide long-term treatment benefits to patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a post hoc analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress 2021.
Deutetrabenazine may provide...
12/03/2021
Psych Congress Network
News
11/17/2021
Erin McGuinness
Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.
Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.
Response-driven titration of...
11/17/2021
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
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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
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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
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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
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tired man rubs eyes
News
08/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults without insomnia, older adults with the sleep disorder experienced a 3-fold greater increase in depressed mood and depressive symptoms after exposure to an inflammatory challenge, according to study findings.
Compared with older adults...
08/18/2025
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A woman lies in bed awake due to insomnia
News
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
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amber hoberg, np
Expert Insights Quiz
05/26/2023
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to...
05/26/2023
Psych Congress Network
quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
02/14/2023
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with...
02/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
Chepke
Expert Insights Quiz
12/16/2022
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a...
12/16/2022
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
12/10/2021
What percentage of patients with tardive dyskinesia reported their illness having a severe impact across their physical, psychological, and social lives? Take the quiz!
What percentage of patients with tardive dyskinesia reported their illness having a severe impact across their physical, psychological, and social lives? Take the quiz!
What percentage of patients with...
12/10/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
10/28/2021
True or false: Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects.
True or false: Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects.
True or false: Long-term...
10/28/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
10/15/2021
According to a recent study, what antibody levels were significantly higher in schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Take the quiz to find out!
According to a recent study, what antibody levels were significantly higher in schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Take the quiz to find out!
According to a recent study,...
10/15/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
09/09/2021
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable...
09/09/2021
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Bottles
Quiz
08/16/2021
What are the updated treatments for tardive dyskinesia? Take the quiz and find out!
What are the updated treatments for tardive dyskinesia? Take the quiz and find out!
What are the updated treatments...
08/16/2021
Psych Congress Network
quiz
Quiz
06/17/2021
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable...
06/17/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
05/07/2021
Test your knowledge: How often does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend patients taking either first or second-generation antipsychotics be assessed for tardive dyskinesia?
Test your knowledge: How often does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend patients taking either first or second-generation antipsychotics be assessed for tardive dyskinesia?
Test your knowledge: How often...
05/07/2021
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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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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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Quiz
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Quiz
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
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