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07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
Psych Congress Network
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03/07/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following...
03/07/2024
Neurology
From Neurology
Exercise Combined With Cognitive Training Could Delay Dementia Onset
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08/09/2023
Evi Arthur
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and...
08/09/2023
Neurology
From Neurology
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07/28/2023
Tom Valentino
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol...
07/28/2023
Addiction Professional
From Addiction Professional
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05/18/2023
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of...
05/18/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
07/12/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder...
07/12/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
05/31/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is...
05/31/2022
Neurology
From Neurology
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05/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset...
05/25/2022
Psych Congress Network

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An illustrated face in profile, wearing a mask
News
03/07/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following...
03/07/2024
Neurology
Exercise Combined With Cognitive Training Could Delay Dementia Onset
News
08/09/2023
Evi Arthur
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and...
08/09/2023
Neurology
News
07/28/2023
Tom Valentino
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol...
07/28/2023
Addiction Professional
News
07/12/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder...
07/12/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
05/31/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is...
05/31/2022
Neurology
News
05/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset...
05/25/2022
Psych Congress Network
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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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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
Neurons in the brain
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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
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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
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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
older woman with depression
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
Psych Congress Network
Viloxazine Molecule
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04/14/2025
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD that has a unique mechanism of action compared to traditional stimulant medications, broadening the therapeutic landscape.
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD that has a unique mechanism of action compared to traditional stimulant medications, broadening the therapeutic landscape.
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant...
04/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
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04/14/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical...
04/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
Hormonal Contraceptive Pills
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04/09/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The initiation of hormonal contraception post partum was associated with an immediate increase in depression risk in first-time mothers in Denmark, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The initiation of hormonal contraception post partum was associated with an immediate increase in depression risk in first-time mothers in Denmark, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The initiation of hormonal...
04/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
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04/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Quetiapine may be more clinically effective than lithium as an augmentation option for reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent study.
Quetiapine may be more clinically effective than lithium as an augmentation option for reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent study.
Quetiapine may be more...
04/09/2025
Psych Congress Network

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07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
Psych Congress Network
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05/18/2023
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of...
05/18/2023
Psych Congress Network
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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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
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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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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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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?
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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
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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?
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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
Psych Congress Network