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In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Robyn Thom discuss the situations in which psychotropic medications are appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorder. They also explore strategies for managing side effects of these medications, including cases involving polypharmacy in this population.
Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD is a Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, the Assistant Director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Center for Clinical & Translational Science and Training at UC, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Robyn Thom, MD is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a staff psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center for Autism. Dr. Thom specializes in treating children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
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In this CME podcast, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the history of muscarinic receptor science in schizophrenia and how that informs the mechanisms of action of novel muscarinic-targeting drugs for this disorder. They also discuss the efficacy and safety of these drugs and provide practical strategies for prescribing xanomeline-trospium.
Target Audience: This activity has been developed for the healthcare team or individual prescriber specializing in mental health. All other healthcare team members interested in psychopharmacology are welcome for advanced study.
Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to:
Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Activity Overview: This activity is available with audio and is best supported via a computer or device with current versions of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications. A post-test score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME/CE credit. Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour Released: November 27, 2024* Expiration: November 26, 2027 *NEI maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
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Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry and psychopharmacology — to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from commercial bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME/CE activity.
Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships.
Faculty Author / Presenter Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Norton College of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Malvern, PA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, Biogen, BioXcel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Brii Biosciences, Cerevel, Corium, Delpor, Evolution Research, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Jazz, Karuna, Lundbeck, LivaNova, Luye, MapLight Therapeutics, Neumora, Neurocrine, NeuroSigma, Noven, Otsuka, Relmada, Reviva, Sage Therapeutics, Sumitomo (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, VistaGen Therapeutics Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, BioXcel, Corium, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sumitomot (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, Vanda Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB): COMPASS Pathways, Freedom Biosciences Faculty Author / Presenter Jonathan M. Meyer, MD Voluntary Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Alkermes, Bristol Myers Squibb, Intra-Cellular, Neurocrine, Sumitomo, Teva Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Alkermes, Axsome, Bristol Myers Squibb, Intra-Cellular, Neurocrine, Teva The remaining Planning Committee members, Content Editors, Peer Reviewer, and NEI planners/staff have no financial relationships to disclose. NEI planners and staff include Caroline O’Brien, Gabriela Alarcón, PhD, Meghan M. Grady, BA, Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, and Brielle Calleo.
Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.
Cultural Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competencies and strategies for understanding and reducing implicit bias can be found in this handout—download me.
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Support: This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.
In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Adelaide Robb explore the nuanced use of lithium in treating bipolar disorder among children and adolescents. Their discussion delves into critical aspects of lithium treatment, including carefully calibrated dosing regimens, comprehensive side effect management, and the essential role of parental involvement in treatment decisions.
Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD is a Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, the Assistant Director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Center for Clinical & Translational Science and Training at UC, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Adelaide S. Robb, MD is a psychopharmacologist who specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder. She is Chief of the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.
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This episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2024 Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
(00:23) Panic On the Playground! Managing Social Anxiety in Pediatric Patients by Katherine Dahlsgaard, PhD, ABPP and Jeffrey Strawn, MD (Q&A with Dr. Dahlsgaard)
(15:12) Inflammatory Remarks: Our Evolving Understanding of the Role of Inflammation in Mental Health by Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC and Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS (Q&A with Dr. McIntyre)
(35:33) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go: Strategies for Improving Sleep-Wake Issues by Thomas Schwartz, MD
(51:32) Beyond the Blues: Risk, Recognition, and Relief from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders by Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBC ([email protected])
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In this special episode of the NEI Podcast, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews the founder of NEI, Dr. Stephen Stahl about the origins of NEI and the NEI Congress. They also field personal and clinical questions submitted my podcast listeners and NEI members across social media! Tune in for an insightful and fun conversation celebrating 20 years of NEI Congress!
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In this CME episode, Drs. Andrew Cutler and Roger McIntyre discuss the challenges and importance of diagnosing bipolar disorder as early as possible in the course of the illness. They also review strategies to achieve a correct diagnosis to provide the most efficacious and tolerable treatments available for bipolar disorder.
Target Audience: This activity has been developed for the healthcare team or individual prescriber specializing in mental health. All other healthcare team members interested in psychopharmacology are welcome for advanced study.
Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to:
Activity Overview: This activity is available with audio and is best supported via a computer or device with current versions of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications. A post-test score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME/CE credit. Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour Released: November 01, 2024* Expiration: October 31, 2027 *NEI maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD24-BD Credit Designations: The following are being offered for this activity:
Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD, MPH specializing in forensics, psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety, cognitive disorders — to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from commercial bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME/CE activity.
Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships.
Faculty Author / Presenter Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Norton College of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Malvern, Pennsylvania Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, Biogen, BioXcel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Brii Biosciences, Cerevel, Corium, Delpor, Evolution Research, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Jazz, Karuna, Lundbeck, LivaNova, Luye, MapLight Therapeutics, Neumora, Neurocrine, NeuroSigma, Noven, Otsuka, Relmada, Reviva, Sage Therapeutics, Sumitomo (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, VistaGen Therapeutics Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, BioXcel, Corium, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sumitomot (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, Vanda Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB): COMPASS Pathways, Freedom Biosciences Faculty Author / Presenter Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada CEO, Braxia Scientific Corp, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Grant/Research: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, China National Natural Research Foundation, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases, Milken Institute Consultant/Advisor: Alkermes, Atai Life Sciences, Axsome, Bausch Health, Biogen, Eisai, Intra-Cellular, Janssen, Kris, Lundbeck, Mitsubishi Tanabe, Neumora Therapeutics, Neurocrine, NewBridge Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Otsuka, Pfizer, Purdue, Sage, Sanofi, Sunovion, Takeda, Viatris The remaining Planning Committee members, Content Editors, Peer Reviewer, and NEI planners/staff have no financial relationships to disclose. NEI planners and staff include Caroline O’Brien, Gabriela Alarcón, PhD, Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, and Brielle Calleo.
Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.
Cultural Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competencies and strategies for understanding and reducing implicit bias can be found in this handout—download me.
Contact Us: For questions regarding this educational activity, or to cancel your account, please email [email protected].
Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alkermes, Inc.
In this CME episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Leslie Citrome about the impact of tardive dyskinesia on patient-reported outcomes and quality of life. They discuss how to correctly assess and diagnose tardive dyskinesia, as well as effective management strategies that incorporate the individual needs of patients.
Target Audience: This activity has been developed for the healthcare team or individual prescriber specializing in mental health. All other healthcare team members interested in psychopharmacology are welcome for advanced study.
Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to:
Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD, MPH specializing in forensics, psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety, cognitive disorders — to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from commercial bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME/CE activity.
Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships.
Faculty Author / Presenter Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Norton College of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Malvern, PA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, Biogen, BioXcel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Brii Biosciences, Cerevel, Corium, Delpor, Evolution Research, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Jazz, Karuna, Lundbeck, LivaNova, Luye, MapLight Therapeutics, Neumora, Neurocrine, NeuroSigma, Noven, Otsuka, Relmada, Reviva, Sage Therapeutics, Sumitomo (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, VistaGen Therapeutics Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, BioXcel, Corium, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sumitomot (Sunovion), Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma, Vanda Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB): COMPASS Pathways, Freedom Biosciences Faculty Author / Presenter Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie/Allergan, Acadia, Adamas, Alkermes, Angelini, Astellas, Avanir, Axsome, Biogen, BioXcel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cadent Therapeutics, Cerevel, Clinilabs, COMPASS, Delpor, Eisai, Enteris BioPharma, HLS Therapeutics, Idorsia, INmune Bio, Impel, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Janssen, Karuna, Lundbeck, Luye, Lyndra, MapLight, Marvin, Medavante-ProPhase, Merck, Mitsubishi-Tanabe Pharma, Neumora, Neurocrine, Neurelis, Noema, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Ovid, Praxis, Recordati, Relmada, Reviva, Sage, Sumitomo/Sunovion, Supernus, Teva, University of Arizona, Vanda Speakers Bureau: AbbVie/Allergan, Acadia, Alkermes, Angelini, Axsome, BioXcel, Eisai, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Recordati, Sage, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva Stockholder: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, J & J, Merck, Pfizer, Reviva (options) The remaining Planning Committee members, Content Editors, Peer Reviewer, and NEI planners/staff have no financial relationships to disclose. NEI planners and staff include Caroline O’Brien, Gabriela Alarcón, PhD, Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, and Brielle Calleo.
Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.
Cultural Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competencies and strategies for understanding and reducing implicit bias can be found in this handout—download me.
Contact Us: For questions regarding this educational activity, or to cancel your account, please email [email protected].
Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
In the first episode of a special pediatric psychopharmacology series hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Strawn, Dr. John Walkup joins the podcast to discuss deprescribing in pediatric patients. The conversation delves into the situations that warrant deprescribing from antidepressants, selecting the right time to do so, and dealing with relapse, as well as much more!
Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD is a Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine, the Assistant Director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Center for Clinical & Translational Science and Training at UC, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UC and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
John T. Walkup, MD is Head of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and a Margaret C. Osterman Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. He also serves as Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're revisiting an important topic: the often overlooked risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among victims of intimate partner violence. Our goal is to shed light on this highly vulnerable group that frequently goes unnoticed in discussions about TBI. By reexamining a previous episode released in March 2020, we aim to raise awareness about the significant dangers faced by those experiencing domestic abuse, particularly the risk of brain injuries resulting from physical violence in intimate relationships.
Deb York, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CCRA is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practicing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She completed her research certification as a Certified Clinical Research Associate at the Association of Clinical Research Professionals, and is the Director of Clinical Research at Mountain Mind.
Her research focuses on conducting clinical trials to identify and evaluate novel psychopharmacological and neuroradiological interventions for traumatic brain injury, mood disorders, and pediatric psychiatric illnesses. Deb has over 25 years in the clinical trials industry conducting clinical research in pharmaceuticals & biologics, with a specialty in Women’s Health, CNS & psychiatric clinical trials.
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Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Joan Striebel about the syndrome of catatonia, including its dynamic presentation, treating the underlying disorder, and why clinicians must raise their index of suspicion when evaluating symptoms that could indicate catatonia is present.
Dr. Joan Striebel is a psychiatrist at the California Department of State Hospitals, which is the largest forensic mental health hospital system in the nation.
Resources:
Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating Scale Assessment Resources
Catatonia: A Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Catatonia: From Psychopathology to Neurobiology
Guidelines for the management of catatonia
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