Psychu Community Podcast

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on the hot topic of “medication adherence in Bipolar I Disorder”, with special guest, Dr. Joseph Goldberg. During this episode, Dr. Goldberg discusses the challenges of adherence in BP l Disorder. Our special guest will even spill the tea on where we can find more resources on this topic! Featuring:   Joseph Goldberg, MD  Dr. Joseph Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is Director of the Affective Disorders Research Program at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT, and serves as a Bipolar Section Advisor for PsychU. He has published several books and hundreds of peer-reviewed papers on topics related to the clinical features of bipolar disorder and psychopharmacology. Dr. Goldberg is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has been listed for many years in Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly's "America's Top Docto

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Psychiatric Advance Directives with special guest, Dr. Leon Ravin. During this episode, Dr. Ravin highlights Psychiatric Advance Directives, its value to the patient at the time of a psychiatric crisis and the impact of the document on the therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes. Dr. Ravin is a Psychiatrist and Statewide Psychiatric Medical Director for the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, State of Nevada. He is an educator and serves in key committees on the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, SMI Advisor (an APA and SAMHSA initiative), and the National Psychopharmacology Update. US.CORP.X.22.00092 Featuring: • Leon Ravin, MD; Co-Founder of Progressive Therapeutics • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC • Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC Links: PsychU| Psychiatric Advance Directives Fact Sheet: https:/

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Digital Health & Telepsychiatry with special guest, Dr. Nimish Shah. During this episode, Dr. Shah highlights the pros and cons of telehealth while discussing ways to deliver high quality psychiatric care. Dr. Nimish Shah is a co-founder and provider at Progressive Therapeutics where he has a longstanding commitment to excellence in delivery of patient care. In practice, Dr. Shah teaches the art and science of 21st century mental health care to master’s level nursing students from Northeastern University. He also plays a key role at PsychU.org as a clinical expert on the speakers bureau providing resources to the professional community. Featuring: • Nimish Shah, DNP; Co-Founder of Progressive Therapeutics • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC • Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC Links: Progressive Therapeutics allays telehealth security conce

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Dennis Sholler, PhD as they spill the tea on adherence in schizophrenia with special guest, Kathy Day. During this episode, Kathy Day highlights a recent interview where she discusses the most important factors that impact adherence from a patient and caregiver perspective. Kathy is a caregiver and a mental health advocate; she also plays a key role in PsychU.org as Section Advisor of the Patient & Caregiver Resource Center. Featuring: • Kathy Day, MPA, BA, AA; Patient & Caregiver Section Advisor • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC • Dennis Sholler, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC #mentalhealth PsychU | Patient & Caregiver Resource Center https://bit.ly/3nvh6I2 PsychU | Adherence In Schizophrenia: A Patient & Caregiver Perspective https://bit.ly/3FsNh14 Kathy Day is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc Amica Simmons-Yon is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Develop

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic on insights around Suicide & Black Americans with special guest, Sherry Molock, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Molock is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at The George Washington University. Dr. Molock has over 20 years of experience in suicide prevention among Black American communities and is a founding pastor of the Beloved Community Church in Maryland. Join the PsychU Podcast team this week and learn more about Suicide & Black Americans. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC CSL • Aneta Fornal, PharmD, OPDC Sr. CSL • Sherry Molock, PhD, M.Div., Associate Professor, George Washington University PsychU | Suicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence: https://bit.ly/3jKRQeD PsychU | Suicide Awareness: https://bit.ly/3blQ9Q4 PsychU | Addressing Racial Bias In Health Care: Practice & Organizational Perspectives: https://bi

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic in celebration of Pharmacists Month. With special guests Dr.’s Ehret and Silvia, they will discuss what’s going on in the Pharmacist Corner and explain the role of pharmacists in depression management. Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP is a psychiatric pharmacist and a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Dr. Ehret is also the Past-President of CPNP and the current Section Editor for the Pharmacist Corner on PsychU. Richard Silvia, PharmD, BCPP is Professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Silvia maintains a practice site at the Codman Square Health Center, in Dorchester, MA. Join the PsychU Podcast team this week and learn more about the role of Pharmacists in depression management. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC Sr. MSL • Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP • Richa

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic on the mission and insights around Youth Suicide Prevention with special guest, Jonathan Singer, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Singer is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago, and he is the founder and host of the award-winning Social Work Podcast. Honorably, Dr. Singer most recently served as the former President of the American Association of Suicidology. Join the PsychU Podcast team this week and learn more about Youth Suicide Prevention. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC Sr. MSL • Aneta Fornal, PharmD, OPDC Sr. MSL • Jonathan Singer, PhD, LCSW; Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago Suicide Awareness - PsychU • https://bit.ly/3zTSbRy PsychU | Suicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence • https://bit.ly/3m7abTw For Better Or

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Neuroimaging in Schizophrenia with a special guest, Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD. Dr. Abi-Dargham is the Vice-Chair of Research, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Stony Brook University. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about updates in neuroimaging in schizophrenia and future directions in research. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC Senior MSL • Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD Neuroimaging Updates In Schizophrenia & The Future Of Precision Medicine: An Interview With Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham - PsychU https://bit.ly/3AV0b5L Amica Simmons-Yon and Jacquelyn Canning are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Developmen

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic on the vision and mission of NEI to educate psychiatric and neurologic professionals, with a special guest, Sabrina Segal. NEI is a supporting organization of PsychU and was started over 20 years ago by Dr. Stephen Stahl, with the desire to help professionals. Dr. Sabrina Segal is the medical writer for the Neuroscience Education Institute, where she helps educate professionals around the world on novel research. With honor, she is also the host of NEI Podcast. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about the phenomenal resources that NEI has for the mental health community. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC MSL • Sabrina Segal, PhD, Medical Writer of NEI   Links: https://psychu.org/ https://www.neiglobal.com/ https://neiglobal.libsyn.com/   Amica Simmons-Yon and Jacquelyn Canning are employee

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: STARR Coalition with a special guest, Luke Kramer. Mr. Kramer is the Executive Director of the STARR Coalition which is a forum for the leaders in mental health clinical research, advocacy, treatment, and individuals being served to work together to create a better system of care. Their primary goals are stigma reduction, protection of individual rights, and promotion of research as a viable option in the continuum of care. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about the STARR Coalition. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC Senior MSL • Luke Kramer, Executive Director of STARR Coalition The STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs - PsychU https://bit.ly/3ma25es The STARR Coalition Supports Mental Health Clinical Research By Fostering Goodwill

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Workplace Mental Health with a special guest, Gaurava Agarwal, MD. Dr. Agarwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Medical Education, the Director of Physician Well-Being for Northwestern Medicine’s Medical Groups, and Director of Undergraduate Medical Student Education in Psychiatry at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. He also serves as PsychU’s Major Depressive Disorder Section Advisor. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about Workplace Mental Health. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC Senior MSL • Gaurava Agarwal, MD PsychU Major Depressive Disorder Section https://bit.ly/2VTXW3L Building Better Beings: PsychU Supporting Organizations Share Wellness Strategies - PsychU htt

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic on the vision, mission, and initiatives of Mental Health America with a special guest, America Paredes. Ms. Paredes is the Vice President of Partnerships & Community Outreach at Mental Health America, with more than 20 years of field experience. In her current role, she leads the development and cultivation of strategic alliances to leverage MHA’s expertise and forward-thinking of the Before Stage 4 philosophy. MHA’s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about the phenomenal initiatives that MHA has for the community. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC MSL • America Paredes, VP of Partners & Community Outreach at MHA Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit - PsychU: https://bit.ly/3yMe45k National

Topics to be discussed: 1. What is racial trauma, and does it show up in the workplace amongst our providers? 2. As a Black professional yourself, what challenges do Black MH providers face in the workplace and how does it impact the providers mental health? 3. What are the best strategies for Black providers to use when they encounter racial trauma and workplace stress? 4. What can organizations and employers do to provide support to Black MH providers who experience workplace stress or trauma? 5. What resources do you want to highlight on PsychU? Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Racial Trauma in the Workplace with a special guest, Kirby Patmon Williams, PMHNP-BC. Mrs. Williams is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at RBHA in Richmond, VA. She mentors graduate nursing students at various universities across the country and is an adjunct professor at VCU. Kirby is a current member of the American Psychiatric Nurses

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: PsychU Nurses Corner with a special guest, Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP. Dr. Jones is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and teaches as a tenured professor of nursing at University of Arkansas. She also owns her own practice in Little Rock and serves as a section advisor for PsychU Nurses Corner. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about psychiatric nursing and PsychU Nurses Corner. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC MSL • Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP PsychU Nurses Corner https://bit.ly/32VKGew PsychU Nurses Corner Pearls for Practice: Self Injury, Stigma, & Safety https://bit.ly/3gIpWPJ PsychU Nurses Corner Pearls for Practice: Insomnia https://bit.ly/3vkHd5C PsychU Nurses Corner Pearls for Practice: Women's Mental Health and Wellness https://bit.ly/3xBhGXZ Disclaime

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) with a special guest, Alison Carroll, LCSW-R. Ms. Carroll is a current member and past president of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) Board. She has also served as board member of the New York State Care Management. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about the impact of a recovery-oriented perspective & approach in behavioral healthcare. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC MSL • Hiten Patadia, PharmD, OPDC MSL • Alison Carroll, LCSW-R A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care (ROPA): A Glossary Discussion https://bit.ly/3cvKXdw A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider (ROPA Series Part 1)

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) with a special guest, Hannah Zeller, MSW. Ms. Zeller is a program manager for DBSA and has been instrumental in development and creation of the DBSA Mood CrewTM and more! Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about the programs and resources DBSA has to offer. Featuring: • Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, OPDC MSL • Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, OPDC MSL • Hannah Zeller, MSW Amica Simmons-Yon and Jacquelyn Canning are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by Ps

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: “Cannabis.” Join the discussion by learning more about the mechanism of action, potential risks, and potential benefits of cannabis. Take a peek at a few resources on PsychU to learn more about this exciting topic! Cannabis: Potential Risks & Benefits In Mental Health – PsychU https://bit.ly/3c3K5x4 Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended fo

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic "Substance Abuse Disorder in Psychiatry" with a special guest; Dr. Taca. Dr. Taca is a triple board-certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and Preventative Medicine. He is also a distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine where he served as the president of ASAM - Midwest chapter. Join the PsychU podcast team this week and learn more about his unique practice and the interplay of substance use disorder and psychiatry. Challenges & Opportunities For Comorbid Substance Use Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder: https://bit.ly/34uZWji Co-Occurrence Of Substance Use Disorders With Mood Disorders & Psychosis: https://bit.ly/3c0fW16 Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharma

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: “MDD vs Bipolar Disorder.” Join the discussion by learning more about the mechanism of action, potential risks, and potential benefits of cannabis. Take a peek at a few resources on PsychU to learn more about this exciting topic! Resources: Is it MDD or Bipolar Disorder? (Distinguishing Bipolar Series Part 1) https://bit.ly/3eV93Ap Addressing Diagnostic Complexities of Bipolar Disorder (Distinguishing Bipolar Series Part 2) https://bit.ly/2OOy3i7 PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors.

Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: “Social Determinants of Health.” Join the discussion and learn more about SDoH, the domains of SDoH, and why they are important. Addressing Social Determinants: Impacting Health & Wellness Beyond Traditional Medicine (SDoH Series Part 1) https://bit.ly/3bBAsEg How To Build Effective Programs That Meet Payers’ Focus On Social Determinants Of Health: Will The New Codes Pave The Way? (SDoH Series Part 2) https://bit.ly/3svTe6N Understanding The Role Of Social Determinants In Population Health Management https://bit.ly/3uCRWIX Disclaimers Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC –