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Psychopharmacology

Learn more about the basics of the physiology of neurotransmitters and their implications in psychiatry.

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Dopamine and Serotonin in Mood and Psychosis Video

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Dopamine and Serotonin in Mood and Psychosis Video

Dysregulation of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin may be associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Targeting dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT1A, 5-HT2A) receptors may help address symptoms of neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

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Dopamine and Serotonin in Mood and Psychosis Video

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Dopamine and Serotonin in Mood and Psychosis Video

Dysregulation of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin may be associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Targeting dopamine (D2) and serotonin (5-HT1A, 5-HT2A) receptors may help address symptoms of neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Understanding D2 and D3 Receptors Video

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Understanding D2 and D3 Receptors Video

This video discusses the role of D2 and D3 receptors, 2 dopamine receptors that function as autoreceptors to help control dopamine release in the brain. They are believed to play an important role in mood regulation, particularly in patients with schizophrenia.

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Introduction to Bipolar Disorder Video

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Introduction to Bipolar Disorder Video

Tina Matthews Hayes, DNP, FNP, PMHNP provides an overview of bipolar disorder, including common symptoms and the value of earning your patient’s trust.
Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Associated With the Use of Atypical Antipsychotics as First vs Subsequent Adjunctive Treatment in Major Depressive Disorder

Clinical Article

Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Associated With the Use of Atypical Antipsychotics as First vs Subsequent Adjunctive Treatment in Major Depressive Disorder

This retrospective study by Jain et al aimed to assess the use of atypical antipsychotics as first add-on treatment vs later add-on treatment in patients with MDD and to evaluate the potential impact of atypical antipsychotic line of therapy (LOT) on healthcare resource utilization (HCRU).
SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

Psychiatric Scales

SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

The SF-12 Health Survey version 2 is a brief, 12-item questionnaire designed to measure overall physical and mental health status across 8 domains.  
SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

Psychiatric Scales

SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

The SF-12 Health Survey version 2 is a brief, 12-item questionnaire designed to measure overall physical and mental health status across 8 domains.  

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