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A Brief Cannabis Cessation Protocol to Increase Patient Motivation
Cannabis withdrawal syndrome impacts approximately half of those who use it regularly. How can you help patients cease cannabis use?
How to Safely and Effectively Taper Benzodiazepines
Review tapering challenges and strategies for benzodiazepines in this Special Report article.
Lumateperone as an Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants: More Positive Results
Lumateperone 42 mg achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful results in both the primary and the key secondary endpoints, according to new study.
Lykos Therapeutics Releases Statement on FDA Advisory Committee Meeting
Following the vote of the US Food and Drug Administration Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee, Lykos has released a statement on MDMA-assisted therapy.
Cannabis Facts by State
With cannabis legalization increasing in the United States, so too are the issues surrounding cannabis access, usage, and use disorders. State by state, take a peek at some of the issues and updates surrounding cannabis.
Transgender Patients: Considerations for Care
Transgender individuals are 4 times as likely as their cisgender peers to have a mental illness. Check out these culturally competent care strategies and tips to provide the best possible care.
Donanemab: FDA Advisors Unanimously Recommend for Approval
The FDA Advisory Committee recommended donanemab, which could lead to its approval later this year.
Seltorexant, Major Depressive Disorder, and Insomnia: Thoughts on the New Data
Andrew Krystal, MD, and Wayne Drevets, MD, share their thoughts on the recent seltorexant data presented at the 2024 ASCP Annual Meeting.
FDA Panel Votes Against MDMA-Assisted Therapy
The FDA Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted against recommending approval for psychedelic MDMA.
The Role of Psychedelics in Psychiatry: A Conversation With Rachel Dalthorp, MD, MHSA
The FDA Meeting of the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee evaluating the New Drug Application for MDMA is happening now. How do clinicians feel about this potential treatment for PTSD?
Why Clinicians Should Be Excited About Austedo XR
Rakesh Jain, MD, shares more about the recent approval of Austedo XR for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia and Huntington disease chorea control.
First Participant Dosed in Study of BPL-003 Neurophysiological Effects
Investigators have dosed the first participant in a new study investigating the neurophysiological effects of BPL-003.
A Critical Step Forward: A Clinician’s Thoughts on MDMA-Assisted Therapy
A lead educator and clinical consultant in the Lykos Therapeutics MDMA Therapist Education Program discusses MDMA-assisted therapy’s potential.
A Skeptical Look at MDMA From a PTSD Expert
Some clinicians are skeptical about the potential of MDMA-assisted therapy...
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Conversation With Amy Emerson, CEO of Lykos Therapeutics
If approved, how will MDMA-assisted therapy impact clinical psychiatry? The CEO of Lykos Therapeutics shares her thoughts.
The Cutting Edge of Medicine: An Interview With Alejandro Alva, MD
In advance of the June 4 FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on MDMA-assisted therapy, we sat down with Alejandra Alva, MD, to get his first impressions.
Seltorexant for Major Depressive Disorder With Insomnia Symptoms Sees Positive Results
Research on MDD treatments seltorexant and Spravato (esketamine) CIII nasal spray shared at 2024 ASCP Annual Meeting.
Austedo XR Approved: A New Treatment Option for Tardive Dyskinesia and Huntington Disease
The FDA has approved Austedo XR as a once-daily pill treatment option for tardive dyskinesia and Huntington disease chorea control.
Onyda XR: The First and Only Liquid Nonstimulant ADHD Medication
Onyda XR is the first and only liquid nonstimulant ADHD medication approved in the US and the only approved nonstimulant ADHD medication with nighttime dosing.
New Research: Revealing the True Duration of Binge-Eating Disorder
Investigators at McLean Hospital found 61% and 45% of individuals still experiencing binge-eating disorder after 2.5 and 5 years after their initial diagnoses, respectively.
TerXT: Combination of Xanomeline and Trospium Prodrugs for Schizophrenia
Sam Clark, MD, PhD, the founder and CEO of Terran Biosciences shared all you need to know about the development of their schizophrenia treatment, TerXT.
Supporting the Mental Health of AAPI Youth
In honor of Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we had a discussion on how best to support AAPI youth and their families.
Managing Tardive Dyskinesia: New Data from Phase 3 Study of Ingrezza
Check out new data from phase 3 study of Ingrezza for the real-world management of tardive dyskinesia.
New Data on Psychiatric Polypharmacy and Unwanted Weight Gain
A recent study analyzed longitudinal data of patients with schizophrenia or major depressive disorder to rank treatment regimens in terms of weight gain, adverse effects, and response to treatment.
Mood Disorders in the News
The latest in mood disorder news, all in one place.
Rolling Submission for Subcutaneous Lecanemab
Eisai and Biogen announced they have initiated a rolling submission for subcutaneous Leqembi for Alzheimer disease.
H. Steven Moffic, MD, Receives Humanitarian Award at APA Annual Meeting
H. Steven Moffic, MD, received the Abraham Halpern Humanitarian Award at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting. Here’s what he spoke about during his acceptance.
Phase 3 SOLARIS Trial Demonstrates Potential of TEV-‘749 in Schizophrenia
TEV-‘749, an investigational once-monthly subcutaneous long-acting injection of the 2nd generation antipsychotic olanzapine, sees positive phase 3 results.
Benzodiazepines: The Considerable Risk of Abuse & How to Taper
This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster documented the abuse potential of benzodiazepines and tapering challenges.
Tardive Dyskinesia in US Antipsychotic Users
This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster estimated the prevalence of tardive dyskinesia in antipsychotic users in the US, and found rates ranging from 94.1-127.4 per 1000 antipsychotic users.