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Clozapine, a cornerstone in the treatment of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, is known for its efficacy in patients who have not responded to other antipsychotic medications. However,…
Clozapine, a cornerstone in the treatment of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, is known for its efficacy in patients who have not responded to other antipsychotic medications. However,…
Clinical Case Discussion: QTc Prolongation Risk with Psychotropics Dr. Satinderpal Kaur (Family Medicine) & Dr. Harvinder Singh (Psychiatry) will continue their discussion to integrate clinical…
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, not only affects memory and cognitive functions but also takes a toll on emotions and motivation. Among the many…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S JOURNAL CLUB 24: 50 Years of Research on Schizophrenia: Ascendance of the Glutamatergic Synapse It is important to reflect on the…
Among the pharmacological options for MDD treatment, selegiline stands out, particularly in its transdermal form. Transdermal selegiline offers a novel approach to delivering this medication,…
In a significant stride forward in mental health treatment, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved Iloperidone for the management of bipolar disorder.…
On April 01, 2024: Otsuka and Click Therapeutics announced the FDA Clearance of Rejoyn™: the First Prescription Digital Therapeutic Authorized for the Adjunctive Treatment of…
Academy’s Monthly Bulletin: April 2024 A Monthly Newsletter Dedicated to Our Academy Membership Community! Academy’s Update for April 2024: Here is the summary of our…
Clozapine, a second-generation antipsychotic medication, is often prescribed for individuals with schizophrenia who have not responded to other treatments. While it can be highly effective…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals and often leading to substantial impairment in daily functioning. While a…
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder associated with various mood states including mania, hypomania, depression, and mixed states. The identification and treatment of mixed…
In a groundbreaking development within the mental health sphere, MM120, an innovative therapeutic compound, has been granted the prestigious Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the U.S.…
Anorexia nervosa, a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder, goes far beyond its outward manifestation of extreme weight loss and food restriction. While the psychological…
Academy’s Monthly Bulletin: March 2024 A Monthly Newsletter Dedicated to Our Academy Membership Community! Academy’s Update for March 2024: Here is the summary of our…
On Aug 19, 2022 Axsome Therapeutics announced the FDA Approval of Auvelity, as the first and Only Oral NMDA Receptor Antagonist for the treatment of Major…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people of all ages, often presenting challenges in focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Guanfacine is…
While antipsychotic medications have significantly improved the lives of individuals with severe mental health disorders, the potential for weight gain should not be overlooked. Antipsychotic…
Welcoming a new life into the world is a joyous occasion, but for mothers grappling with bipolar disorder, the decision to breastfeed becomes a nuanced…
Antidepressant-induced excessive sweating (ADIES) is reported in more than 20% of patients taking antidepressants. For this reason, the knowledge on how to identify and manage…
Clinical Case Discussion: Antidepressants in Elderly with Reduced Renal Function. Dr. Satinderpal Kaur (Family Medicine) & Dr. Harvinder Singh (Psychiatry) will continue their discussion to…
Academy’s Monthly Bulletin: Feb 2024 A Monthly Newsletter Dedicated to Our Academy Membership Community! Academy’s Update for Feb 2024: Here is the summary of our…
Treatment-resistant binge eating disorder (BED) presents a challenging and complex clinical scenario, characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food, often rapidly and…
For individuals facing treatment-resistant Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), exploring alternative medication options becomes crucial in the quest for relief. When traditional treatments such as selective…
Academy Network: Private Facebook Group Dear academy students. We have an exciting update for our students. We created this private Facebook group for our academy’s…
Antipsychotic medications are known for their potential to induce weight gain. This side effect can have significant implications for individuals’ physical health, mental well-being, and…
Caffeine is a natural stimulant that affects the central nervous system leading to increased alertness and reduced fatigue. Many people rely on caffeine to kick-start…
Academy’s Monthly Bulletin: Jan 2024 A Monthly Newsletter Dedicated to Our Academy Membership Community! Academy’s Update for Jan 2024: Happy New Year to all our…
As we approach the end of 2023, I want to wish you all a safe and Happy New Year. Hope this new year makes all…
Let’s begin by answering this question first: This question is more directed toward drug-drug interactions and the role of Cytochrome P450: Atomoxetine is metabolized by…
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in various mushroom species, commonly referred to as magic mushrooms or psilocybin mushrooms. When ingested, psilocybin is…
Clinical Case Discussion: Antidepressant of Choice with Treatment-Resistant Hypertension? [NEW UPDATE: CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSIONS]: In our Clinical Case Discussions section: Dr. Satinderpal Kaur (Family Medicine)…
Academy’s Monthly Bulletin: Dec 2023 A Monthly Newsletter Dedicated to Our Academy Membership Community! Academy’s Update for Dec 2023: Dear PEFA Academy Members, Here is…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S MANAGING BIPOLAR DEPRESSION:TREATMENT UPDATE 2023 RELEASE DATE: DEC 02, 2023 Welcome Psychiatry Education Forum continues to provide high-quality, practice-oriented evidence to…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S JOURNAL CLUB 22: Harmonizing the Neurobiology & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder LECTURE SCHEDULE (1) OCD as Familial & Heritable: Do genetics…
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are profound experiences in a woman’s life, marked by numerous physical and emotional changes. For women who manage bipolar disorder…
Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) is a challenging mental health condition characterized by a chronic inability to resist impulses that can lead to harm, both to…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S NEXT LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT: Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms in Dementia: Treatment Update RELEASE DATE: OCT 14, 2023 Welcome Psychiatry Education Forum…
On Sep 28, 2023: Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals Announcesd the FDA Approval of EXXUA™, the Oral Selective 5HT1a Receptor Agonist for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder…
This most recent systematic review and network meta-analysis published in Lancet Psychiatry in Sep 2023 is considered the largest network meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy for bipolar…
Melancholic features in major depressive disorder are characterized by: ONE of the following present during the most severe period of the current episode: Loss of…
According to this retrospective study published in JAMA Psychiatry on Sep 12, 2023: “Among older adults, more time spent in sedentary behaviors was significantly associated…
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy has a complete lecture series on PTSD management where Dr. Harvinder Singh has collaborated with Dr. David Osser. In this lecture…
Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can be an uphill battle. Constantly wrestling with intrusive worries and fears can disrupt daily life and diminish one’s…
Acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder should be considered as an emergency. Managing acute manic episodes requires a careful selection of medications to help stabilize…
Lactation is a period when mothers are not only nurturing their infants physically but also emotionally. However, for mothers with severe mental health conditions, the…
On Aug 4, 2023: Biogen announced the FDA approval of ZURZUVAE™ (Zuranolone) for Women with Postpartum Depression. This is the first oral medication approved for…
According to this recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Neurology on June 26, 2023: Cholinesterase Inhibitors treatment improves psychotic symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease &…
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) have not only shown efficacy with treatment resistant depression, but are also found efficacious for the treatment of depression in the…
Urine drug tests have become a common method for detecting the presence of drugs in a person’s system. These tests are widely used in various…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S APATHY IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BASICS & BEYOND Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, not only affects memory and cognitive functions but…
On July 06, 2023: FDA announced the approval of Leqembi (Lecanemab) for adult patients with early Alzheimer’s Disease or mild cognitive impairment. Psychiatry Education Forum…
Pramipexole is currently FDA-approved for Parkinson’s disease & Moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome but Pramipexole has promising data as an augmentation option for the management…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S BIPOLAR DISORDER MIXED FEATURES BASICS & BEYOND Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder associated with various mood states including mania,…
Trazodone belongs to a class of antidepressant medications called serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs). Traozodone is used more for insomnia treatment compared to MDD…
Clozapine was FDA-approved for treatment-refractory schizophrenia in 1989 and has remained the gold standard treatment since then for this indication. Clozapine has established efficacy in…
On May 23, 2023: Braeburn announced that FDA has approved Brixadi, the new long-acting formulation of buprenorphine for the opioid use disorder. Now we will…
The journey of motherhood is a unique and beautiful experience, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. For mothers diagnosed with…
Antipsychotic medications play a crucial role in managing mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and certain forms of depression. However, One potential side…
On May 11, 2023: FDA announced the approval of Brexpiprazole for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. This is the…
FEEDING & EATING DISORDER: BINGE EATING DISORDER Lifetime prevalence estimates of DSM-IV anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are .9%, 1.5%, and 3.5%…
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. When a person with bipolar disorder experiences acute manic…
On April 27, 2023: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka) and Lundbeck announced that FDA has approved the New Drug Application for Abilify Asimtufii. This post…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S ANTIPSYCHOTICS & WEIGHT GAIN: UPDATE 2023 Dear PEFA Academy Members. We are excited to announce the release of our next educational…
As medical professionals, we are often tasked with helping our patients navigate the complexities of grief and loss. Losing a loved one is a deeply painful…
Cannabis use is a highly debated topic in the medical community, and it has been linked to a range of physical and psychological problems, including…
This journal club will compare the findings of this 2014 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry with this recent study published in Dec…
Cognitive impairment is one of the common outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI can cause damage to different areas of the brain, resulting in…
Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis This is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies attack NMDA (N-methyl D aspartate) type glutamate receptors at central neuronal synapses. Psychiatrists should…
ANSWER: (d) All of the above. Apply to a different application site each time a new transdermal system is applied. Do not cut the patch.…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S LECTURE SERIES: MANAGING BIPOLAR DISORDER IN ELDERLY Bipolar disorder can affect people of all ages, including elderly individuals. However, the symptoms…
Serotonin syndrome is considered a psychiatric emergency, characterized by an excess of serotonin in the central nervous system. If left untreated, serotonin syndrome can lead…
Nocturnal Enuresis, also known as bedwetting, is one of the underrecognized side effects from atypical antipsychotics. A comparative cohort study found that approximately one in…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S LECTURE SERIES: Let’s begin by answering these questions first: Answers: Answer to Q1: (c) Nortriptyline Prefer TCAs with low affinity for…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S LECTURE SERIES: INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY PSYCHIATRY LECTURE SCHEDULE (1) St. John’s Wort for Depression Mechanism of Action: for St. John’s Wort…
Hydroxychloroquine is a medication used for the treatment of malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus. In 2020, it gained attention as a potential treatment for…
We have no financial relationship with Amazon or any other pharmaceutical companies. Amazon Pharmacy has introduced a new feature called RxPass, a $5 prescription subscription…
We finish our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our tenth (and last) lecture on the role of Low Dose Naltrexone as an…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our ninth lecture on the role of SAMe as an augmentation for major depressive…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our eighth lecture on the role of Pramipexole as an augmentation for major depressive…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our seventh lecture on the role of Buspirone as an augmentation for major depressive…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our sixth lecture on the role of Stimulants as an augmentation for major depressive…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our fifth lecture on the role of Lamotrigine as an augmentation for major depressive…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our fourth lecture on the role of L-MethylFolate as an augmentation for major depressive…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our third lecture on the role of thyroid hormine as an augmentation for major…
We continue our lecture series “10 Augmentation Strategies for MDD” with our second lecture on the role of lithium as an augmentation for major depressive…
It is known that close to 50% of patients with major depressive episodes may not achieve remission after the trials of first-line antidepressants, and only…
Thank You for an Incredible 2022! Dear PEFA Academy members, As 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you…
As we approach the end of 2022, I want to wish you all a safe and Happy New Year. Hope this new year makes all…
Xerostomia, commonly referred to as dry mouth syndrome, is a result of reduced or absent salivary flow. Medications are common causes but systemic conditions like…
On Dec 16, 2022: AbbVie announced that FDA has approved Cariprazine as an adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder in…
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It is well known that ischemic heart disease (IHD) can increase the risk of depression but depression can also increase the risk of IHD. It…
In 2021: Based on in-vitro studies, FDA added the following Cardiac rhythm and conduction abnormalities warning to lamotrigine package insert: Lamotrigine could cause serious arrhythmias…
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During the perinatal period, Women are at an increased risk for the onset and/or exacerbation of obsessive-compulsive disorder. According to a recent study published in…
Psychiatry Education Forum’s Journal Club is an additional feature for our Academy’s members. All academy members will be automatically enrolled in this journal club. In…
Clozapine is considered a gold-standard medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but close to 50% of these patients on clozapine may show poor or no response. What…
The Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Program published algorithms for bipolar depression in 1999 and 2010. Here is the summary of their…
Clozapine is considered a gold-standard medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but close to 40-50% of these patients on clozapine may show poor or no response. What…
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is excited to announce the release of Academy’s 19th Journal Club discussion today: This article was published in the NEJM on…
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is excited to announce a new feature for our academy members: Clinical Case Discussions In this section, we will discuss the…
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is excited to announce the release of Academy’s 18th Journal Club Discussion: Anorexia Nervosa: How to Evaluate, Diagnose & Treat This…
We know that medications are not the first-line treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) management but they are helpful when first-line behavioral interventions are not…
According to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (Third Edition), Insomnia is defined as: either trouble initiating or maintaining sleep, associated with daytime consequences, and…
Delirium is one of the most commonly encountered psychiatric diagnosis in the hospital setting. Untreated delirium can have significant negative effects on patients’ morbidity and…
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is excited to announce the following coffee club discussion: SERIOUS RASHES ASSOCIATED WITH MOOD STABILIZERS Presentation by: Dr. Satinder Pal Kaur,…
According to this article (Expert Opin Drug Discov. 2018;13(7):671-683), people who try to quit nicotine smoking: 80% return to smoking within the first month <…
Silexan is a standardized essential oil of L. angustifolia flowers prepared by steam distillation. This is currently approved in Germany for the management of restlessness…
STEROIDS & NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ADVERSE EVENTS Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events from Non-Psychiatric Medications Patients on higher doses of steroids can present with affective, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms.…
Once you have initiated antidepressants for MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) treatment and the patient has achieved remission, how long will you continue this current antidepressant…
Lumateperone is the most recently approved FDA-approved medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. Watch the following short video discussion from our journal club regarding the…
Watch the following short 5 minutes video from Psychiatry Education Forum’s Bipolar Disorder Update 2020 Conference. This video will briefly discuss the important laboratory workup…
Thanks to Psychiatric News for covering Psychiatry Education Forum’s Bipolar Disorder Update 2020 Conference. Here is Dr. Harvinder Singh’s interview on Bipolar Disorder Mixed Features:…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common psychiatric disorder with chronic waxing and waning course for some. Psychiatry Education Forum Academy will summarize the pharmacological…
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