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Ms Kuntz is the assistant managing editor of Psychiatric Times.
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.
Addiction’s Seat at the Table: An Interview With Outgoing APA President
Petros Levounis, MD, MA, talks addiction, buprenorphine, his year as president of the APA, and more at the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Semaglutide and Depression: What Is the Relationship?
This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster investigated the relationship between antiobesity agents like semaglutide and depression.
ADHD, Stimulant Use, and Failure to Thrive in Pediatric Patients
This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster covered a literature review on the relationship between stimulant use and failure to thrive in pediatric patients with ADHD.
A Protocol to Assist With Cannabis Use Disorder
Use this protocol, presented at the 2024 APA Annual Meeting, in patients with cannabis use disorder to bolster likelihood of cannabis cessation or reduction in use.
Look Beyond Stable: An Installation on Living With Schizophrenia
This interactive installation begs the question, “What is the truth of life with schizophrenia?”
Pressing Issues in Personality Disorders
What are the cultural psychiatry perspectives on personality disorders? Don't miss this APA session!
Evenamide: New Positive Results From Study 008A
The addition of 30 mg of evenamide to patients’ current antipsychotic medication was associated with a highly statistically significant reduction in the PANSS Total Score.
Positive Phase 2 Data for NBI-1065845 in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder
Check out new positive topline data from the SAVITRI study assessing the efficacy and safety of NBI-1065845 in adults with major depressive disorder.
New Phase 3 Study Results on Lumateperone, An Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants
Lumateperone 42 mg achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful results in both the primary and the key secondary endpoints of a new phase 3 study.
A New Conference Series: Improving Black Youth Mental Health
Are you ready to discuss the Black youth crisis and the need for dynamic conversations?
New Data Demonstrates KarXT’s Positive Long-Term Metabolic Profile
Learn more about the latest data on KarXT, which is posed to be the first new pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia.
Rejoyn: A Fundamental Change in How Clinicians Can Treat MDD Symptoms
Rejoyn was recently cleared by the FDA, making it the first prescription digital therapeutic for major depressive disorder.
A Year of Record-High Suicide Rates
The suicide rate in the United States recently reached its highest peak since 1941.
MDMA-Assisted Therapy Shows Significant Positive Response on Self-Experience in Patients With PTSD
Lykos Therapeutics recently received priority review of MDMA-assisted therapy for patients with PTSD. Check out the latest research update here!
ALTO-203 for Major Depressive Disorder and Anhedonia: Phase 2 Study Initiated
New phase 2 study initiated to determine the potential of ALTO-203 as an antidepressant in patients with major depressive disorder and anhedonia.
Rejoyn Becomes First Prescription Digital Therapeutic Authorized for Treatment of MDD
The FDA has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic for major depressive disorder, Rejoyn.
First Participant Enrolled in Phase 3 Trial of Fasedienol for Social Anxiety Disorder
Vistagen has enrolled the first participant in the PALISADE-3 phase 3 trial of fasedienol for the treatment of social anxiety disorder.
BPL-003: Rapid, Durable Treatment for TRD Sees Positive Phase 2 Results
The short-acting psychedelic, BPL-003, resulted in rapid, durable depression symptom reduction in patients with TRD.
Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP: Recipient of the 2024 AAGP Diversity Award
Join us in congratulating Dr Tampi on his recent win of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry’s Diversity Award!