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Beta-Blockers Ineffective for Treating Psychological Symptoms of Anxiety
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
(Left to right) Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate.
Clinical Pearls
Clarifying Common Misconceptions About Treating Anxiety in Women
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
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(Left to right) Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM and Vanessa Joy Walker, CPC, MPH Candidate.
Clinical Pearls
Adopting a Life-Stage Lens for Anxiety Treatment in Women
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
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
01/28/2025
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01/28/2025
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
01/03/2025
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Test your diagnostic knowledge!
01/03/2025
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FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
Brionna Mendoza
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
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New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
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Digital Health Interventions Show Promise in Alleviating Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
01/05/2024
Meagan Thistle
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
Digital health interventions modestly but notably reduce postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms compared to ‘treatment as usual,’ a systematic review found.
Digital health interventions...
01/05/2024
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Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
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Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
12/07/2023
Evi Arthur
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a...
12/07/2023
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Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
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Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
11/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol...
11/20/2023
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
11/10/2023
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11/10/2023
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News Articles

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Beta-Blockers Ineffective for Treating Psychological Symptoms of Anxiety
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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FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
Brionna Mendoza
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
Psych Congress Network
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New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
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Neuroactive Nasal Spray Promising Treatment for SAD
12/07/2023
Evi Arthur
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a neuroactive nasal spray, was found to be an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD) in a phase 3 trial, according to poster findings presented at the NEI Congress 2023.
Fasedienol (PH94B), a...
12/07/2023
Psych Congress Network
Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
News
Intranasal Fasedienol Safe, Well-Tolerated in Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder
11/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol was safe and well tolerated, and improved overall symptom control, in adults with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to a poster presented at NEI Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earlier this month.
Repeated, as-needed fasedienol...
11/20/2023
Psych Congress Network
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FDA Issues Warning Highlighting Risks of Ketamine for Psychiatric Disorder Treatment
10/27/2023
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed...
10/27/2023
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Anxiety Alters Neural Pathways for Emotional Control, Highlighting Compensatory Mechanisms
08/29/2023
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (FPl) for controlling emotional actions, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Anxious individuals rely less on...
08/29/2023
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: Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
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Anxiety, Depression Tied to Housing Insecurity in Childhood, Adulthood
06/28/2023
Evi Arthur
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked with anxiety and depression occurrence in childhood and depression occurrence in adulthood. Results from the prospective cohort study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. 
Housing insecurity was linked...
06/28/2023
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Biological Aging May Be a Risk Factor for Depression, Anxiety
05/11/2023
Evi Arthur
Biological aging, as opposed to chronological, may be a risk factor for incident depression/anxiety in midlife and for older adults, according to recent study results published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biological aging, as opposed to chronological, may be a risk factor for incident depression/anxiety in midlife and for older adults, according to recent study results published in the journal Nature Communications.
Biological aging, as opposed to...
05/11/2023
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Anxiety Blood Test Examining Biomarkers May Help Optimize Individual Treatment
03/28/2023
Brionna Mendoza
A blood test for anxiety examining specific biomarkers to determine individual anxiety development risk, severity, and optimized therapy options has been developed.
A blood test for anxiety examining specific biomarkers to determine individual anxiety development risk, severity, and optimized therapy options has been developed.
A blood test for anxiety...
03/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
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Beta-Blockers Ineffective for Treating Psychological Symptoms of Anxiety
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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Fewer Than Half of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover All Medications For AUD
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
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Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Patients With Cognitive Decline Identified
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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Genetic Liability for Schizophrenia May Affect Traumatic Brain Injury Associations
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
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Antipsychotic Sedation Peaks in First 2 Weeks, Emphasizing Importance of Early Monitoring
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
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Evidence Lacking for TRD Treatment Effectiveness in Older Adults, Review Finds
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
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Viloxazine ER: A Nonstimulant in ADHD Treatment
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
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Inpatient Addiction Consultation Service Promotes MOUD in Patients with OUD
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
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Hormonal Contraceptive Pills
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Post Partum Hormonal Contraception Use Linked with Heightened Depression Risk
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
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New Study Finds Quetiapine More Effective Than Lithium in Reducing Treatment-Resistant Depression Symptoms
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
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
01/28/2025
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01/28/2025
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
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01/03/2025
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01/03/2025
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
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How many weeks must separation anxiety symptoms be present to diagnose children?
11/10/2023
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11/10/2023
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Which symptoms indicate a panic disorder diagnosis?
03/30/2023
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make a panic disorder diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know which diagnostic...
03/30/2023
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By how much did deep brain stimulation reduce OCD symptoms?
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By how much did deep brain stimulation reduce OCD symptoms?
12/12/2022
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12/12/2022
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What percent of adults report anxiety relating to their mental health?
01/28/2022
According to a recent APA poll, what percent of adults say that they have anxiety relating to their mental health?
According to a recent APA poll, what percent of adults say that they have anxiety relating to their mental health?
According to a recent APA poll,...
01/28/2022
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Effective Strategies to Introduce LAIs to Patients In-Person and Via Telemedicine
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
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How do inpatient addiction consultation services impact MOUD initiation?
04/21/2025
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04/21/2025
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Initial Treatment Approach for Adults in Acute Phase MDD in Ambulatory Care
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
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How does menopausal hormone therapy impact outomes in midlife women with schizophrenia?
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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By What Percentage Did US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline in 2024?
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
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Choosing the Right Digital Therapeutic for MDD Treatment
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
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Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
02/25/2025
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02/25/2025
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First-Line Treatment Options for Insomnia
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
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Cariprazine FDA-Approved Indications
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!
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02/21/2025
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How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
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How many US psychiatric hospitals provided medications for OUD?
02/06/2025
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02/06/2025
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Blogs
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Reducing the Burden of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
04/14/2021
Urgent action is needed from mental health providers to reduce the public health burden of anxiety disorders, which are widely prevalent yet often go undiagnosed, Anxiety Disorders Section Editor Manish K. Jha, MBBS, says.
Urgent action is needed from mental health providers to reduce the public health burden of anxiety disorders, which are widely prevalent yet often go undiagnosed, Anxiety Disorders Section Editor Manish K. Jha, MBBS, says.
Urgent action is needed from...
04/14/2021
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Are Benzodiazepines the Next Opioid Crisis?
02/19/2019
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: A study recently published in JAMA found that as our profession has been working tirelessly to curtail prescriptions for opioids we are prescribing more and more benzodiazepines.
BLOG: A study recently published in JAMA found that as our profession has been working tirelessly to curtail prescriptions for opioids we are prescribing more and more benzodiazepines.
BLOG: A study recently published...
02/19/2019
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Psilocybin Studies: A New Ray of Hope for Psychiatry?
12/01/2016
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
BLOG: These studies were the latest findings showing that psychedelics, erroneously dismissed as mere intoxicants and swept up in the hysteria of the Nixon-era drug wars, could prove to be as important to psychiatry as penicillin was to...
BLOG: These studies were the latest findings showing that psychedelics, erroneously dismissed as mere intoxicants and swept up in the hysteria of the Nixon-era drug wars, could prove to be as important to psychiatry as penicillin was to...
BLOG: These studies were the...
12/01/2016
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Psychedelics: What to Tell Patients Today
08/25/2015
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Psychedelic compounds are powerful, and they have great potential to help patients with intractable conditions. Yet any compound with that kind of power also has the potential to harm, and that harm should not be trivialized.
Psychedelic compounds are powerful, and they have great potential to help patients with intractable conditions. Yet any compound with that kind of power also has the potential to harm, and that harm should not be trivialized.
Psychedelic compounds are...
08/25/2015
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Alzheimer Disease Prevention: Part 2
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
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Rakesh Amin, MD.
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Treating Schizophrenia: The Importance of Early Identification and Intervention
06/13/2023
Rakesh Amin, MD
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the...
06/13/2023
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Alzheimer Disease Prevention
08/30/2022
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section...
08/30/2022
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How Our Clinicians Can Help Fix the US Health Care System
07/28/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the...
07/28/2022
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Perspective
The Universal Behavior Model: A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Care
07/21/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this...
07/21/2022
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Who will use it? How to Get Digital Mental Health Apps Into the Hands of Patients
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
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How to Navigate Quality Issues With Mental Health Apps
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
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Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
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How New NPs Can Find Mentors
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
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How to Be a Safe Space for Someone
02/08/2022
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey,...
02/08/2022
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The Best and Worst Changes Brought On By the Pandemic
01/31/2022
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy...
01/31/2022
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Posters

Clinical effectiveness and persistence on esketamine nasal spray in patients with treatment-resistant depression overall and among transcranial magnetic stimulation-naïve subgroup
BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are used for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but little is known about the sequence in which these the...
11/26/2024
Real-world clinical effectiveness of esketamine nasal spray based on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) among patients with treatment-resistant depression in the United States
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials for esketamine nasal spray in treatment resistant depression (TRD) often assess efficacy using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)-based primary ...
11/26/2024
Response and remission on esketamine nasal spray in patients with treatment-resistant depression overall and among transcranial magnetic stimulation-naïve subgroup
BACKGROUND: Both esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are indicated for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but there are no guidelines on the sequence of...
11/26/2024
Comparison of Real-world Response and Remission among Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression Treated with Esketamine Nasal Spray or Antipsychotic Augmentation
BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and second-generation antipsychotic augmentation (SGA) are approved therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Prospective randomized ESCAPE-TR...
11/26/2024
Effect of Centanafadine on AISRS Over 6 Weeks of Treatment in Adults with ADHD: A Pooled Analysis of Two Phase 3 Trials
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11/26/2024
Impact of Centanafadine on the ASRS After 6 Weeks of Treatment of ADHD in Adults: A Pooled Analysis of Two Phase 3 Trials
Hypothesis/Objective: To evaluate the impact of centanafadine (CTN)—a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor—on patient-reported assessment of the frequency of core sympto...
11/26/2024
Adjunctive Treatment With Seltorexant Improved Patient-Reported Depressive Symptoms, Insomnia Symptoms, and Overall Health in Major Depressive Disorder With Insomnia
Background: We report secondary/exploratory endpoints assessing patient-reported depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from a phase 3, double-...
11/26/2024
Guiding antidepressant choice by applying deep learning approaches on individual patient-derived neurons: a window to drug efficacy in each patient
Depression treatment remains a significant clinical challenge due to the variability in patient responses to antidepressant medications. Outside of pharmacogenetic testing, established mo...
11/26/2024
Lumateperone in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Depression With Mixed Features: Efficacy Across Symptoms
Introduction: Lumateperone is an FDA-approved antipsychotic to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder. This prospectively defined analysis of...
11/26/2024
Lumateperone as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: Results From a Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase 3 Trial
Introduction: Lumateperone is an FDA-approved antipsychotic to treat schizophrenia and bipolar depression. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, interna...
11/26/2024

Practice Tools

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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
09/28/2016
How to Use Valid measure of severity of social phobia symptoms Patient-rated assessment of the three clinically important symptom domains of social phobia Sensitive to the reduction in symptoms over time Brief, simple and easy to...
How to Use Valid measure of severity of social phobia symptoms Patient-rated assessment of the three clinically important symptom domains of social phobia Sensitive to the reduction in symptoms over time Brief, simple and easy to...
How to Use Valid measure of...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini-SPIN)
09/28/2016
How to Use Screening tool for social anxiety disorder (SAD) developed by Dr. Jonathan Davidson of Duke University Medical Center  Based on the longer 17-item social phobia inventory (SPIN)  Self-rated scale 3-items about...
How to Use Screening tool for social anxiety disorder (SAD) developed by Dr. Jonathan Davidson of Duke University Medical Center  Based on the longer 17-item social phobia inventory (SPIN)  Self-rated scale 3-items about...
How to Use Screening tool...
09/28/2016
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
09/28/2016
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients circle one of the 4 numbers (representing severity) associated with 7 problems. If patients identify any problems, they then indicate (by checking the appropriate box) the degree to which these problems made it...
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients circle one of the 4 numbers (representing severity) associated with 7 problems. If patients identify any problems, they then indicate (by checking the appropriate box) the degree to which these problems made it...
How to Use the GAD-7 Patients...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Anxiety Disorders
09/28/2016
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini SPIN) Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini SPIN) Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Generalized Anxiety...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS)
01/29/2019
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for...
01/29/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
01/28/2019
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
01/28/2019
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
MINI Screen
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
WHO (Five) Well-Being Index (WHO-5)
01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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Navigating Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Exploring the Role of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
04/11/2024

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
04/11/2024
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Amber Hoberg
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Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
04/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC,...
04/10/2024
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Clinical Pearls
Tolerability Testing in Long-Acting Injectable Prescriptions
04/03/2024
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for...
04/03/2024
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