Impact of Cannabis Use, Substance Use Disorders, and Psychiatric Diagnoses on COVID-19 Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Identifying risk factors that predispose individuals to negative COVID-19 outcomes is important. The current study examined the association between substance use disorders, psychiatric diagnosis, and COVID-19–related clinical outcomes.
Category
- Psychotic Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- COVID-19
Format
- Journal
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
The Co-occurrence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Psychosis: Diagnostic Considerations

There are numerous clinical scenarios in which gastrointestinal and psychotic symptoms commonly co-occur; thus, it is important that both psychiatrists and primary care physicians have a familiarity with the differential diagnosis.
Category
- Psychotic Disorders
- Gastroenterology
Format
- Journal
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Part 3: Impact of Side Effects on Adherence to Schizophrenia Treatment

Side effects from medication have the greatest impact on adherence for patients with Schizophrenia. They lower quality of life, daily functioning, and satisfaction.
Category
- Adherence
- Antipsychotics
- Cognition
- Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Patient/Physician Communication
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia/ Schizoaffective Disorders
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Side Effects
- Veterans and Military Issues
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
- Video
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Part 2: Chasing Cognitive and Negative Symptoms: Unmet Treatment Needs of Patients with Schizophrenia

Negative symptoms contribute to poor functional outcomes in schizophrenia. Evaluating different symptom domains and understanding the disorder’s reward circuitry can help with intervention and patients’ leading more fulfilling lives.
Category
- Adherence
- Antipsychotics
- Cognition
- Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Patient/Physician Communication
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia/ Schizoaffective Disorders
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Side Effects
- Veterans and Military Issues
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
- Video
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Part 4: Balancing Safety and Efficacy with Novel Schizophrenia Treatments

Balancing symptoms and side effects is difficult when treating patients with schizophrenia. New approaches to treatment and new therapies in the pipeline offer hope for this difficult-to-treat mental health disorder.
Category
- Adherence
- Antipsychotics
- Cognition
- Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Patient/Physician Communication
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia/ Schizoaffective Disorders
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Side Effects
- Veterans and Military Issues
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
- Video
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Measurement-Based Care for Psychotic Disorders in the Veterans Health Administration: Current Practices and Future Directions

Measurement-based care (MBC) can improve patient outcomes, but data on its use in psychosis are sparse. This study examined the use of patient-reported outcome measures in veterans with psychosis to identify candidate measures for psychosis-related MBC.
Category
- Psychotic Disorders
- Veterans and Military Issues
Format
- Journal
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Postpartum Depression and Psychosis and Subsequent Severe Mental Illnesses in Mothers and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children: A Nationwide Study

Is there an association between postpartum depression or psychosis and subsequent disorders in either the mother or the child who is exposed to postpartum maternal illness?
Category
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia/ Schizoaffective Disorders
- Women’s Mental Health
Format
- Journal
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Tardive Dyskinesia: Subtle Symptoms and the Huge Impact of Early Recognition and Intervention

Clinicians should screen regularly for signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia and educate patients and caregivers on what to look for and report, leading to earlier intervention and better quality of life.
Category
- Movement Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Side Effects
- Tardive Dyskinesia
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
- Video
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Addressing Patients’ Unmet Needs to Improve Outcomes in Schizophrenia

What are some of the challenges you face in overcoming adherence issues and providing patient-centered care for people living with schizophrenia? Drs Harvey and Kane offer evidence and clinical experience on these topics in this journal CME activity.
Category
- Adherence
- Antipsychotics
- Delivery of Care
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia/ Schizoaffective Disorders
- Side Effects
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation
Evidence-Based Treatment and Monitoring Strategies for Dementia-Related Psychosis

Antipsychotics can be used in the short-term to manage dementia-related psychosis, but serious adverse effects can outweigh benefits. Novel antipsychotics or other agents may offer superior efficacy and safety. Explore the evidence in this CME activity.
Category
- Alzheimer Disease
- Antipsychotics
- Dementia
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Parkinson Disease
- Psychotic Disorders
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Participation