Videos

A patient suffering from MDD, shares his story and the rapid benefits of patient experience with NMDA-targeted therapy, commenting on the tremendous quality of life benefit.

Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC; and Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, focus on social determinants of health and MDD commenting on treatment augmentation, and integrative approaches like social prescribing.

A panel of depressive disorder experts examines the need for updated APA treatment guidelines related to major depressive disorder, highlighting the roles of pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and combination therapy based on severity.

Experts in the management of mood disorders comment on the evolving management of major depressive disorder, emphasizing findings from the STAR*D trial, updated treatment guidelines, and the role of precision medicine and the shift toward personalized, rapid-acting treatments to improve patient outcomes.

Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA, introduces his esteemed colleagues and leads a comprehensive discussion on the complexities of managing major depressive disorder. The conversation addresses the rising prevalence of MDD, the enduring stigma surrounding the condition, and its profound impact on patient quality of life.

John J. Miller, MD, discusses the risks of untreated PTSD and the importance of implementing more therapeutic tools into treatment paradigms.

Addressing the importance of safe treatments for PTSD, Dr John Miller discusses adverse effect management practices and the role of REMS protocols.

Focusing on the future of PTSD treatment, Dr John Miller outlines how novel treatments can address current challenges and unmet needs in the therapeutic landscape.

John J. Miller, MD, provides an overview of the symptom clusters of PTSD and treatments that are being looked at to improve patient care.

The Psychiatric Times editor-in-chief shares perspectives on how a novel treatment, MDMA-assisted therapy, can potentially change the treatment landscape and improve patients’ lives.

John J. Miller, MD, discusses how the diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has evolved over time.

Karl Doghramji, MD, FAASM, DFAPA, and Chelsie Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, conclude the discussion with advice for clinicians who treat patients with narcolepsy.

Experts on narcolepsy offer perspectives on non-pharmacologic interventions for pediatric patients with narcolepsy, including lifestyle changes.

Focusing on the case of a 9-year-old with excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden episodes of muscle weakness, the panel discusses the difficulty in diagnosing pediatric patients with narcolepsy.

Building upon the discussion of a complex case of a patient with narcolepsy, the panel provides clinical insights on cotreatment practices.

Chelsie Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, and Karl Doghramji, MD, FAASM, DFAPA, discuss the complex case of a 23-year-old man who presents with excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, hallucinations, and episodes of neurocardiogenic syncope.

The panel offers comprehensive insights on adapting narcolepsy treatments for patients who experience adverse effects, achieve partial response, or have a history of substance abuse.

Experts on narcolepsy discuss review the case of a 35-year-old woman with excessive daytime sleepiness and hypnagogic hallucinations and offer their clinical insights on treatment strategies.

Focusing on the evaluation and management of narcolepsy, experts provide insights on clinical assessment practices and treatment classes.

Chelsie Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, and Karl Doghramji, MD, FAASM, DFAPA, offer comprehensive insights on how to diagnose narcolepsy, highlighting symptoms and diagnostic testing practices.

Richard Jackson, MD, and Micheal Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, provide their key takeaways from these studies and insights on how providers can assess the impact of of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in every visit.

Richard Jackson, MD, and Micheal Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, discuss the physical, psychological, and social impacts of of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and how it may affect a patient’s underlying conditions.

Richard Jackson, MD, and Micheal Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, discuss the impact of of tardive dyskinesia (TD) on a caregiver’s life and work, highlighting the need for clinicians to support all allies in their patient’s support network.

Richard Jackson, MD, and Micheal Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, provide an overview of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and highlight recent studies that assessed the burden of TD on patients.

John M. Kane, MD, and Erin Crown, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, provide closing thoughts on improving schizophrenia care in the future, highlighting the importance of personalizing treatment, shared decision-making, treatment recommendations, and keeping patients engaged.

Experts on narcolepsy delve into the pathophysiology of the disorder, reviewing its underlying mechanisms and emphasizing the pivotal role of orexins in regulating sleep.

Karl Doghramji, MD, FAASM, DFAPA, and Chelsie Monroe, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, utilize their expertise in the management of sleep disorders to provide an overview of narcolepsy, educating the audience on how to recognize this condition in their patient populations.

A comprehensive discussion on new treatment options for patients with schizophrenia, highlighting the potential for earlier intervention to optimize treatment outcomes.