Southern California Psychiatry Conference

COMP360 psilocybin shows rapid, durable gains in treatment‑resistant depression, as psychedelics continue to grow.

Where can vagus nerve stimulation fit into treating depression?

Motivational interviewing can help psychiatrists address long-acting injectable hesitancy in schizophrenia, according to Gerald Maguire, MD.

How do you pick an LAI antipsychotic? Molecule first, delivery system second, Jacob Hanaie, PharmD, shared at SoCal Psychiatry.

Phase 3 COMP360 psilocybin data show lasting TRD relief; experts explain brain-network reset, therapy support, and what approval could mean.

At the Southern California Psychiatry Conference, Jason Kellogg, MD, shares insights into the evolution of the MDD pipeline, with an eye on rapid-acting novel mechanisms.

Why sleep checks matter in ADHD: spot apnea, executive dysfunction, and hidden ADHD behind treatment-resistant depression.

Learn about screening for postpartum depression and available pharmacological treatments.

Gerald A. Maguire, MD, shares his experience and insights on the importance of trust and empathy.

Explore newly FDA-approved ADHD treatments and late-stage contenders, plus practical guidance on managing sleep disorders with evidence-based behavioral strategies.

Explore rapid TRD breakthroughs: accelerated TMS like SAINT, emerging neuromodulation tools, near-term psychedelic therapies, and why sharper diagnosis improves outcomes.

Discover innovative strategies for early diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, addressing challenges and exploring promising new therapies.

Clinicians explore the potential of xanomeline-trospium for schizophrenia, emphasizing cautious evaluation and management of side effects for optimal patient outcomes.

Discover groundbreaking schizophrenia treatments using the muscarinic pathway, offering efficacy without common side effects of traditional antipsychotics.

Gerald Maguire, MD, shares insights on agitation in Alzheimer disease at the Southern California Psychiatry Conference.

Dr Jonathan Meyer highlights effective VMAT 2 inhibitors for tardive dyskinesia treatment, emphasizing tailored approaches for improved patient outcomes.

Innovative approaches enhance understanding of tardive dyskinesia's impact on patients' lives, shifting focus from detection to functional well-being.

Discover groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment with xanomeline-trospium, targeting cholinergic pathways for improved symptoms and fewer side effects.

Clinician discusses the importance of maximizing medication doses and trial periods for effectively managing tardive dyskinesia at the Southern California Psychiatry Conference.

Maguire discussed the differential diagnosis of bipolar depression at the Southern California Psychiatry Conference.

Yvette Elpidio, PMHNP-BC, shares insights on NMDA agonists at the Southern California Psychiatry conference.

Deb York, PMHNP-BC, sheds light on postpartum psychiatry at the conference.

The Chair of the Southern California Psychiatry Conference offers his favorite take home points on schizophrenia and M1-M4 agonists that can be found in the initial sessions.

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