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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
woman experiencing depression
News
05/12/2025
Maria Mantas
According to a recent literature review, L-methylfolate (LMF) is an effective adjunct treatment in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-resistant depression, particularly at 15 mg/day.
According to a recent literature review, L-methylfolate (LMF) is an effective adjunct treatment in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-resistant depression, particularly at 15 mg/day.
According to a recent literature...
05/12/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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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
pink pill bottle with white pills spilling out
News
05/09/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review presented at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress found that effective pharmacologic interventions for pathological gambling (PG) remain limited. 
A systematic review presented at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress found that effective pharmacologic interventions for pathological gambling (PG) remain limited. 
A systematic review presented at...
05/09/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
healthy foods in an outline of a person's head
News
05/09/2025
Maria Mantas
A recent quality improvement project presented in a poster at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress explored ways to improve nutritional screening and education in outpatient mental health settings. 
A recent quality improvement project presented in a poster at the 2025 NEI Spring Congress explored ways to improve nutritional screening and education in outpatient mental health settings. 
A recent quality improvement...
05/09/2025
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
psych congress family and friends podcast
Podcasts
02/05/2025
Join Dr Craig Chepke and D. Rakesh Jain in this episode of the Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast as they tackle a topic that affects so many patients receiving psychiatric treatment: nausea!
Join Dr Craig Chepke and D. Rakesh Jain in this episode of the Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast as they tackle a topic that affects so many patients receiving psychiatric treatment: nausea!
Join Dr Craig Chepke and D....
02/05/2025
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From Psych Congress Network
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News
01/28/2025
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a...
01/28/2025
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From Psych Congress Network
psych congress family and friends podcast
Podcasts
01/06/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD
Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke for a discussion of feelings surrounding the recent passing of Dr Vladimir Maletic leads to an exploration of a topic near and dear to Dr Maletic's heart—the role of norepinephrine in clinical practice.
Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke for a discussion of feelings surrounding the recent passing of Dr Vladimir Maletic leads to an exploration of a topic near and dear to Dr Maletic's heart—the role of norepinephrine in clinical practice.
Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig...
01/06/2025
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From Psych Congress Network
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Conference Coverage
11/12/2024
Jolynn Tumolo; Brionna Mendoza
Analysis of a long-term extension study of flexibly dosed esketamine nasal spray, in combination with an oral antidepressant, found durable long-term efficacy and safety of the treatment whether dosed weekly, every other week, or every 4...
Analysis of a long-term extension study of flexibly dosed esketamine nasal spray, in combination with an oral antidepressant, found durable long-term efficacy and safety of the treatment whether dosed weekly, every other week, or every 4...
Analysis of a long-term...
11/12/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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Conference Coverage
11/11/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Anhedonia is a common feature of depression and other psychiatric conditions. Distinct from emotional blunting or apathy, patients experiencing anhedonia, “have a reduced ability to experience pleasure or interest in things previously...
Anhedonia is a common feature of depression and other psychiatric conditions. Distinct from emotional blunting or apathy, patients experiencing anhedonia, “have a reduced ability to experience pleasure or interest in things previously...
Anhedonia is a common feature of...
11/11/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD
Q&As
11/09/2024
Thomas Schwartz, MD
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares exclusive insights from his session on sleep-wake issues presented at the 2024 NEI Fall Congress.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares exclusive insights from his session on sleep-wake issues presented at the 2024 NEI Fall Congress.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, shares...
11/09/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

Multimedia

andrew penn
Videos
07/01/2024
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP,...
07/01/2024
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andrew penn
Videos
06/21/2024
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discusses the recent vote by the FDA's advisory committee (PDAC) against an MDMA-based therapy for the treatment of PTSD in adults and sheds light on what this means for the future of PTSD treatment.
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP,...
06/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Craig Chepke
Exclusive Interview
05/21/2024
Meagan Thistle
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his...
05/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
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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Dr Greg Mattingly
Videos
12/14/2023
Greg Mattingly, MD
Greg Mattingly, MD, gives exclusive updates from day 2 of the National Academy of Sciences Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development Workshop.
Greg Mattingly, MD, gives exclusive updates from day 2 of the National Academy of Sciences Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Implications for Drug Development Workshop.
Greg Mattingly, MD, gives...
12/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
Dr Maletic
Videos
12/04/2023
Vladimir Maletic, MD
Dr Maletic discusses how new research shows promise for advancing our comprehension of brain networks, circuits, and neurotransmitters to benefit those with neurological and psychiatric disorders
Dr Maletic discusses how new research shows promise for advancing our comprehension of brain networks, circuits, and neurotransmitters to benefit those with neurological and psychiatric disorders
Dr Maletic discusses how new...
12/04/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Understanding the ‘Neurochemical Alphabet’ to Inform Treatment
Videos
11/28/2023
In his recent NEI Congress session, Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, University of South Carolina, Greenville, examined the neurobiologic underpinning of major psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety....
In his recent NEI Congress session, Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, University of South Carolina, Greenville, examined the neurobiologic underpinning of major psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety....
In his recent NEI Congress...
11/28/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr Vlad Maletic
Videos
11/27/2023
Vladimir Maletic, MD
Vladimir Maletic, MD, explores the complexities of brain circuitry and the neurobiological basis of major psychiatric conditions.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, explores the complexities of brain circuitry and the neurobiological basis of major psychiatric conditions.
Vladimir Maletic, MD, explores...
11/27/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr Ramawamy Viswanathan
Videos
11/21/2023
President-Elect of the APA, Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD, DrMedSc shares what clinicians need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and how to better support patients experiencing symptoms.
President-Elect of the APA, Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD, DrMedSc shares what clinicians need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and how to better support patients experiencing symptoms.
President-Elect of the APA,...
11/21/2023
Psych Congress Network
Using Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Prescribe Antipsychotics
Videos
11/13/2023
Jonathan Meyer, MD
Dr Jonathan Meyer discusses his NEI 2023 session "Level Up: Using Plasma Levels, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Guide Antipsychotic Prescribing," the importance of understanding the kinetics of long-acting injectables, and more.
Dr Jonathan Meyer discusses his NEI 2023 session "Level Up: Using Plasma Levels, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Guide Antipsychotic Prescribing," the importance of understanding the kinetics of long-acting injectables, and more.
Dr Jonathan Meyer discusses his...
11/13/2023
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

From the Newsrooms

Edward Kaftarian, MD
Videos
09/03/2025
Edward Kaftarian, MD
In this video, filmed at Psych Congress Elevate 2025, Steering Committee Member Edward Kaftarian, MD, walks clinicians through current and forthcoming regulations regarding the prescription of controlled substances via telehealth.
In this video, filmed at Psych Congress Elevate 2025, Steering Committee Member Edward Kaftarian, MD, walks clinicians through current and forthcoming regulations regarding the prescription of controlled substances via telehealth.
In this video, filmed at Psych...
09/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
Edward Kaftarian, MD
Videos
07/17/2025
Edward Kaftarian, MD
In this video filmed at Psych Congress Elevate 2023, Steering Committee Member Edward Kaftarian, MD, breaks down the definitions of telehealth and telemedicine.
In this video filmed at Psych Congress Elevate 2023, Steering Committee Member Edward Kaftarian, MD, breaks down the definitions of telehealth and telemedicine.
In this video filmed at Psych...
07/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
Steven Krozer
Videos
07/10/2025
Steven Krozer, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, APNP
In this video, Steven Krozer, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, APRN, discusses how clinicians can effectively establish strong therapeutic relationships and offer patients the highest quality of care when using hybrid models of treatment.
In this video, Steven Krozer, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, APRN, discusses how clinicians can effectively establish strong therapeutic relationships and offer patients the highest quality of care when using hybrid models of treatment.
In this video, Steven Krozer,...
07/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke and Kevin Williams
Conference Coverage
06/23/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Join co-chairs Craig Chepke and Kevin Williams as they highlight the top moments from Psych Congress Elevate, designed to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in mental health care.
Join co-chairs Craig Chepke and Kevin Williams as they highlight the top moments from Psych Congress Elevate, designed to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in mental health care.
Join co-chairs Craig Chepke and...
06/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Sarah Slabaugh
Videos
06/19/2025
Sarah Slabaugh, DO
Filmed ahead of her 2025 Psych Congress Elevate session, Sarah Slabaugh, DO, offers practical insights on identifying dysfunctional family patterns that may impact the presentation of ADHD symptoms in child and adolescent patients.
Filmed ahead of her 2025 Psych Congress Elevate session, Sarah Slabaugh, DO, offers practical insights on identifying dysfunctional family patterns that may impact the presentation of ADHD symptoms in child and adolescent patients.
Filmed ahead of her 2025 Psych...
06/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
Sarah Slabaugh
Q&A
05/29/2025
Sarah Slabaugh, DO
In this insightful Q&A, Sarah Slabaugh, DO, elaborates on key points from her session at the 2025 Psych Congress Elevate, “Unraveling the Knots: Family Centered Strategies for Attention Deficit Disorder.”
In this insightful Q&A, Sarah Slabaugh, DO, elaborates on key points from her session at the 2025 Psych Congress Elevate, “Unraveling the Knots: Family Centered Strategies for Attention Deficit Disorder.”
In this insightful Q&A, Sarah...
05/29/2025
Psych Congress Network
Erin Crown
Videos
05/29/2025
Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ
Psych Congress Elevate faculty member Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, shares practical tips to elevate your career, such as mentorships, learning opportunities, and strategies for reducing burnout.
Psych Congress Elevate faculty member Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, shares practical tips to elevate your career, such as mentorships, learning opportunities, and strategies for reducing burnout.
Psych Congress Elevate faculty...
05/29/2025
Psych Congress Network
Lucia Cheng
Q&As
04/30/2025
Lucia Cheng, MD
Psych Congress Elevate 2024 faculty member Lucia Cheng, MD, discusses tips for improving patient engagement in telepsychiatry, misconceptions about virtual care, and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of video gaming's role in...
Psych Congress Elevate 2024 faculty member Lucia Cheng, MD, discusses tips for improving patient engagement in telepsychiatry, misconceptions about virtual care, and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of video gaming's role in...
Psych Congress Elevate 2024...
04/30/2025
Psych Congress Network
Kristian Dambrino, MSN
Videos
04/08/2025
Kristian Dambrino, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Psych Congress Faculty Member Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, dives into the nuances of prescribing vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibitors for the long-term management of TD.
Psych Congress Faculty Member Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, dives into the nuances of prescribing vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibitors for the long-term management of TD.
Psych Congress Faculty Member...
04/08/2025
Psych Congress Network
Brittany Albright
Q&As
03/11/2025
Brittany B. Albright, MD, MPH
In part 2 of this Q and A, Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, Psych Congress Elevate faculty member and founder of Sweetgrass Psychiatry, discusses 2 of her favorite anhedonia treatment strategies.
In part 2 of this Q and A, Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, Psych Congress Elevate faculty member and founder of Sweetgrass Psychiatry, discusses 2 of her favorite anhedonia treatment strategies.
In part 2 of this Q and...
03/11/2025
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Blogs

marc agronin md
Faculty Insights
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
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
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
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
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
wellbeing_anxiety_depression
Blog
12/16/2021
This guide provides actionable tips you can implement in everyday life for improved well-being.
This guide provides actionable tips you can implement in everyday life for improved well-being.
This guide provides actionable...
12/16/2021
Psych Congress Network
Julie Carbray
Blog
10/25/2021
A welcome message from Co-chair, Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, for the 2021 Psych Congress annual meeting in San Antonio, TX.
A welcome message from Co-chair, Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, for the 2021 Psych Congress annual meeting in San Antonio, TX.
A welcome message from Co-chair,...
10/25/2021
Psych Congress Network
Athena Robinson
Blog
10/15/2021
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses how artificial intelligence can help men overcome the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health disorders.
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses how artificial intelligence can help men overcome the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health disorders.
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses...
10/15/2021
Psych Congress Network
Struggling mom
Blog
07/20/2021
Lydia Tschoe, MHA, and Karen Scott, MD, address the concern that pregnancy-associated deaths involving opioids have more than doubled between 2007 and 2016.
Lydia Tschoe, MHA, and Karen Scott, MD, address the concern that pregnancy-associated deaths involving opioids have more than doubled between 2007 and 2016.
Lydia Tschoe, MHA, and Karen...
07/20/2021
Psych Congress Network
Blog
05/28/2021
Craig Chepke, M.D., FAPA: From telepsychiatry to drive-up injection sites, new, inventive strategies for patient-centered care spurred by COVID-19 pandemic could drive lasting change.
Craig Chepke, M.D., FAPA: From telepsychiatry to drive-up injection sites, new, inventive strategies for patient-centered care spurred by COVID-19 pandemic could drive lasting change.
Craig Chepke, M.D., FAPA: From...
05/28/2021
Psych Congress Network
Blog
04/19/2021
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: How much energy will it take to overcome the inertia that has befallen our daily lives? Will we reenact a simulacrum of how things were before, or will we find, deep within ourselves, the capacity for reimagination of what could be?
BLOG: How much energy will it take to overcome the inertia that has befallen our daily lives? Will we reenact a simulacrum of how things were before, or will we find, deep within ourselves, the capacity for reimagination of what could be?
BLOG: How much energy will it...
04/19/2021
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