Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.Â
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.Â
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research. Â
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research. Â
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.Â
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.Â
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.Â
Delusion content was similar across episodes of psychosis in patients who relapsed over a 2-year naturalistic course of care, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.Â
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research. Â
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research. Â
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.Â
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.Â
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.Â
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.Â
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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?
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.
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!
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...
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...
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.