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Videos
04/24/2025
Following his insightful session at Psych Congress 2024, Snoben Kuruvila, MPAS, PA-C, sat down with Psych Congress Network to discuss emerging developments in major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment.
Following his insightful session at Psych Congress 2024, Snoben Kuruvila, MPAS, PA-C, sat down with Psych Congress Network to discuss emerging developments in major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment.
Following his insightful session...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/24/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
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04/22/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
People aged 45 years or older with an acute care encounter due to cannabis use had a 3.9-fold higher risk of a new dementia diagnosis within 5 years compared with the general population, according to a recent study.
People aged 45 years or older with an acute care encounter due to cannabis use had a 3.9-fold higher risk of a new dementia diagnosis within 5 years compared with the general population, according to a recent study.
People aged 45 years or older...
04/22/2025
Neurology
From Neurology
Neurons in the brain
News
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
From Neurology
Expert Insights Quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
04/21/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
04/21/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic liability for schizophrenia and other mental disorders appears to factor into the associations between traumatic brain injury and mental disorder and suicide, according to study findings.
A genetic liability for schizophrenia and other mental disorders appears to factor into the associations between traumatic brain injury and mental disorder and suicide, according to study findings.
A genetic liability for...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
injection for schizophrenia treatment
News
04/21/2025
Maria Mantas
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antipsychotic monotherapy for the acute phase of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SSD) found that sedation onset peaked within the first 2 weeks of treatment initiation.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antipsychotic monotherapy for the acute phase of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SSD) found that sedation onset peaked within the first 2 weeks of treatment initiation.
A meta-analysis of randomized...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
04/17/2025
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial...
04/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/16/2025
Maria Mantas
A recent systematic review found weak quality evidence to support the effectiveness of several commonly prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults. 
A recent systematic review found weak quality evidence to support the effectiveness of several commonly prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults. 
A recent systematic review found...
04/16/2025
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Latest Expert Insights

Headshot of Snoben Kuruvila
Videos
04/24/2025
Following his insightful session at Psych Congress 2024, Snoben Kuruvila, MPAS, PA-C, sat down with Psych Congress Network to discuss emerging developments in major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment.
Following his insightful session at Psych Congress 2024, Snoben Kuruvila, MPAS, PA-C, sat down with Psych Congress Network to discuss emerging developments in major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment.
Following his insightful session...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Rakesh Jain
Podcasts
04/17/2025
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD
Join Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, as he explores the role of viloxazine extended-release (ER) in targeting hyperactivity and impulsivity in adolescents with ADHD.
Join Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, as he explores the role of viloxazine extended-release (ER) in targeting hyperactivity and impulsivity in adolescents with ADHD.
Join Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, as he...
04/17/2025
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Dr Greg Mattingly
Podcasts
04/17/2025
Greg Mattingly, MD
Join Greg Mattingly, MD, as he discusses the evolving ADHD treatment landscape, in particular extended-release viloxazine
Join Greg Mattingly, MD, as he discusses the evolving ADHD treatment landscape, in particular extended-release viloxazine
Join Greg Mattingly, MD, as he...
04/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Videos
04/16/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, discusses effective communication strategies clinicians can use when introducing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics to patients for the treatment of schizophrenia.
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, discusses effective communication strategies clinicians can use when introducing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics to patients for the treatment of schizophrenia.
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD,...
04/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Q&As
04/15/2025
Mohamed Abdelwahab, MD, PhD
Mohamed A. Abdelwahab, MD, PhD, discusses his recent meta-analysis comparing the mental health impacts of CPAP and surgical interventions.
Mohamed A. Abdelwahab, MD, PhD, discusses his recent meta-analysis comparing the mental health impacts of CPAP and surgical interventions.
Mohamed A. Abdelwahab, MD, PhD,...
04/15/2025
Psych Congress Network
headshot of Dr Julie Carbray
Q&As
04/11/2025
Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
2025 Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, shares how clinicians can best navigate between stimulant and nonstimulant treatment options for patients with ADHD.
2025 Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, shares how clinicians can best navigate between stimulant and nonstimulant treatment options for patients with ADHD.
2025 Psych Congress NP Institute...
04/11/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
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
Rakesh and Craig
Podcasts
03/26/2025
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD; Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
In this episode, Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke explore medication-induced weight gain in schizophrenia treatment and how clinicians can help patients take control of their health, mind, and body.
In this episode, Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke explore medication-induced weight gain in schizophrenia treatment and how clinicians can help patients take control of their health, mind, and body.
In this episode, Dr Rakesh Jain...
03/26/2025
Psych Congress Network
Raj K. Kalapatapu, MD, PhD
KOL Perspective
03/20/2025
the right psychotropic medication can be challenging, but Raj K. Kalapatapu, MD, PhD, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, offers a practical framework to simplify the process.
the right psychotropic medication can be challenging, but Raj K. Kalapatapu, MD, PhD, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF, offers a practical framework to simplify the process.
the right psychotropic...
03/20/2025
Psych Congress Network
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD
Q&As
03/18/2025
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, explores medicine’s evolving understanding of insomnia, narcolepsy, and idiopathic hypersomnia from a neuroscientific perspective.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, explores medicine’s evolving understanding of insomnia, narcolepsy, and idiopathic hypersomnia from a neuroscientific perspective.
Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, explores...
03/18/2025
Psych Congress Network

From the Newsrooms

Headshot of Snoben Kuruvila
Videos
04/24/2025
Following his insightful session at Psych Congress 2024, Snoben Kuruvila, MPAS, PA-C, sat down with Psych Congress Network to discuss emerging developments in major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment.
Following his insightful session at Psych Congress 2024, Snoben Kuruvila, MPAS, PA-C, sat down with Psych Congress Network to discuss emerging developments in major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment.
Following his insightful session...
04/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
headshot of Dr Julie Carbray
Q&As
04/11/2025
Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
2025 Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, shares how clinicians can best navigate between stimulant and nonstimulant treatment options for patients with ADHD.
2025 Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, shares how clinicians can best navigate between stimulant and nonstimulant treatment options for patients with ADHD.
2025 Psych Congress NP Institute...
04/11/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
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
Andrew Penn
Clinical Pearls
03/30/2025
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
In this interview from the NP Institute annual meeting, Co-Chair Andrew Penn, NP, discusses the importance of neurobiological foundations in everyday prescribing.
In this interview from the NP Institute annual meeting, Co-Chair Andrew Penn, NP, discusses the importance of neurobiological foundations in everyday prescribing.
In this interview from the NP...
03/30/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
(Left to right) Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate.
Clinical Pearls
03/30/2025
Anxiety in women is often misunderstood—even in psychiatric clinical settings. Ahead of the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute, Psych Congress Network connected with Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, to discuss some of the key clinical...
Anxiety in women is often misunderstood—even in psychiatric clinical settings. Ahead of the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute, Psych Congress Network connected with Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, to discuss some of the key clinical...
Anxiety in women is often...
03/30/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
(Left to right) Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate.
Clinical Pearls
03/29/2025
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate discuss some of the key clinical takeaways from their session on treating anxiety in women patients, presented at the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute.
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate discuss some of the key clinical takeaways from their session on treating anxiety in women patients, presented at the 2025 Psych Congress NP Institute.
Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC,...
03/29/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chelsie Monroe and Desiree Matthews
APP Perspectives
03/28/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute Steering Committee Members Chelsie Monroe, PMHNP-BC, APN, and Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, reflect on the lessons they wish they’d learned earlier in their NP careers and offer practical advice for those whose...
Psych Congress NP Institute Steering Committee Members Chelsie Monroe, PMHNP-BC, APN, and Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, reflect on the lessons they wish they’d learned earlier in their NP careers and offer practical advice for those whose...
Psych Congress NP Institute...
03/28/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Dr Steven Chan
Expert Insights Quiz
03/18/2025
Steven Chan, MD, MBA; Meagan Thistle
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress...
03/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
Brittany Albright
Q&As
03/11/2025
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
Psych Congress Network
Dr Brittany Albright
Q&As
03/04/2025
In this Q&A, Psych Congress Elevate faculty member Dr Brittany Albright discusses the challenging symptoms of anhedonia and its significant impact on patients' quality of life and clinical outcomes.
In this Q&A, Psych Congress Elevate faculty member Dr Brittany Albright discusses the challenging symptoms of anhedonia and its significant impact on patients' quality of life and clinical outcomes.
In this Q&A, Psych Congress...
03/04/2025
Psych Congress Network

Quizzes

Expert Insights Quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
04/21/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
a dialogue bubble with the word "quiz"
Quiz
04/21/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
04/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
stacked blocks that spell out the word "quiz"
Quiz
04/17/2025
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial...
04/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
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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
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
04/10/2025
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data...
04/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
Dr Steven Chan
Expert Insights Quiz
03/18/2025
Steven Chan, MD, MBA; Meagan Thistle
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress...
03/18/2025
Psych Congress Network
Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
Quiz
02/25/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/21/2025
Charles L. Raison, MD
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to...
02/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
Quiz
02/21/2025
Meagan Thistle
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as...
02/21/2025
Psych Congress Network
How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
Quiz
02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
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