Abnormal psychology

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse Rebrands to Ignite a Movement to End Addiction

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Thursday, May 3, 2018
Abnormal psychology, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, Joe J. Plumeri, Addiction, Psychiatry, Mental health, Brain

NEW YORK, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, a trusted nonprofit with a 26-year legacy of groundbreaking research, is changing its name to Center on Addiction.

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  • NEW YORK, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, a trusted nonprofit with a 26-year legacy of groundbreaking research, is changing its name to Center on Addiction.
  • These are our children, neighbors, parents and siblings," said Joseph J. Plumeri, Executive Chair of Center on Addiction.
  • Center on Addiction is unveiling a new visual identity as well: bold new brand colors of purple and gold, and a new logo.
  • Center on Addiction is a science-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on improving the understanding, prevention and treatment of addiction.

TRINTELLIX® (vortioxetine) Prescribing Information Now Includes New Data Showing Improvement in Processing Speed, an Important Aspect of Cognitive Function in Acute Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Depression, Antidepressants, Piperazines, Psychiatry, Mood disorders, RTT, Vortioxetine, Major depressive disorder, MDD, Abnormal psychology, Neuroscience

TRINTELLIX is the first FDA-approved treatment for MDD where the U.S. labelling now includes data from the largest replicated clinical studies on an important aspect of cognitive function in acute major depressive disorder (MDD, depression).

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  • TRINTELLIX is the first FDA-approved treatment for MDD where the U.S. labelling now includes data from the largest replicated clinical studies on an important aspect of cognitive function in acute major depressive disorder (MDD, depression).
  • The FOCUS and CONNECT studies showed TRINTELLIX had a positive effect on processing speed, an important aspect of cognitive function that may be impaired in adult patients with acute MDD.
  • The DSST is a neuropsychological test that most specifically measures processing speed, an aspect of cognitive function that may be impaired in MDD.
  • "We are pleased with the FDA's approval of our sNDA to include data on an important aspect of cognitive function in MDD in the U.S. labelling of TRINTELLIX.

Neurocrine Biosciences to Present New Data from RE-KINECT, the Largest Real-World Screening Study of Possible Tardive Dyskinesia Patients, at the 2018 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Psychopathology, RTT, Tardive dyskinesia, Schizophrenia, Neurocrine Biosciences, Schizoaffective disorder, Antipsychotic, Valbenazine, Psychosis, American Psychiatric Association

SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) today announced that it will present new data from RE-KINECT, the largest real-world screening study to date of patients with clinician confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD).

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) today announced that it will present new data from RE-KINECT, the largest real-world screening study to date of patients with clinician confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD).
  • This study is designed to better understand the potentially broad reaching impact of symptoms of possible TD on patients treated with antipsychotic medications.
  • Neurocrine will also present new data from the KINECT 4 study on long-term treatment with INGREZZA (valbenazine) capsules in participants with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder or mood disorder.
  • These new data will be presented at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting in New York City, May 5-9, 2018.

New Youth Mental Health Assessment Offers Providers a Solution for Monitoring Children's Mental Health

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Psychiatry, Health, Psychology, Abnormal psychology, Mental disorder, Psychiatric assessment, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychopathology, Mental health, Assessment, Institute of Mental Health, Pediatric psychology

Developed with guidance from distinguished child psychologists, the assessment tool fills a much-needed gap for an automated mental health assessment for youth ages 5-17 years old.

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  • Developed with guidance from distinguished child psychologists, the assessment tool fills a much-needed gap for an automated mental health assessment for youth ages 5-17 years old.
  • Implemented in a pediatric or mental health specialist's office, Youth MH collects patient intake data and responses to behavioral health questions to provide practitioners with valuable information that can have a lasting impact on patient health.
  • According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 20 percent of youth aged 13 18 experience a severe mental health disorder during their lives.
  • Gathering the data in these domains offers providers and parents a clearer path towards treatment.

Addiction Policy Forum Launches Statewide Resource Line to Address the Opioid Crisis in Minnesota

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Abnormal psychology, Addiction, Minnesota, United States

Addiction Policy Forum (APF) designed the resource to address the growing epidemic affecting tens of thousands across the state.

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  • Addiction Policy Forum (APF) designed the resource to address the growing epidemic affecting tens of thousands across the state.
  • In 2016, more than 670 people died in Minnesota from a drug overdosemore fatalities than from firearms and homicide combined.
  • The Addiction Resource Center line can be reached by dialing
    "I lost my son to addiction when he was just 19 years old, so for me, this crisis is personal," Jennifer Brovick, chair of APF's Minnesota State Chapter, said.
  • This resource line allows anyone in Minnesota to speak with trained clinicians and advocates who can connect them with life-saving resources and support."

Allergan to Present Data from a Robust Mental Health Clinical Program at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2018 Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Atypical antipsychotics, Neuroscience, Chloroarenes, Piperazines, Cariprazine, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Mania

Separately, at theSociety of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP) Annual Meeting in New York City from May 10 to May 12, 2018, Allerganand Gideon Richter Plc.

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  • Separately, at theSociety of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP) Annual Meeting in New York City from May 10 to May 12, 2018, Allerganand Gideon Richter Plc.
  • "Mental health has and continues to be a key priority for Allergan, particularly given the need for additional treatment options in this space.
  • Long-Term Effects of Cariprazine in Patients with Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: A Post Hoc Analysis of Two 48-Week, Open-Label Studies (#P6-151).
  • Cariprazine for the Treatment of Bipolar Mania with Mixed Features: A Post Hoc Pooled Analysis of 3 Trials (#P7-062).

Women's Excellence Introduces Online Symptom Checker

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Medical terminology, Symptom, Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology

LAKE ORION, CLARKSTON, ROCHESTER, WEST BLOOMFIELD, and BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women's Excellence launched a new online symptom checker to help patients access information quickly on what could be causing their specific symptoms.

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  • LAKE ORION, CLARKSTON, ROCHESTER, WEST BLOOMFIELD, and BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women's Excellence launched a new online symptom checker to help patients access information quickly on what could be causing their specific symptoms.
  • Women's Excellence strives to educate women with the online symptom checker so that they are more informed on common and uncommon conditions that affect women.
  • The symptom checker search bar is located in the middle of each page of the website.
  • Users simply type in a symptom that they are experiencing and a results page will load with a variety of conditions that could be causing that particular symptom.

Squatty Potty® Supports Ella's Hope for Autism to Generate Awareness and Promote Acceptance

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Autism, Psychiatry, Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology, Health

ST GEORGE, Utah, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Squatty Potty is proud to partner with Ella's Hope for Autism in celebrating Autism Awareness month to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the tens of thousands living with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD.

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  • ST GEORGE, Utah, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Squatty Potty is proud to partner with Ella's Hope for Autism in celebrating Autism Awareness month to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the tens of thousands living with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD.
  • Squatty Potty is honored to connect with Ella's Hope and donate 50 Squatty Potty stools to help address the intestinal problems often associated with autism in younger children.
  • In the process, we saw the Squatty Potty on a favorite show, Shark Tank, and thought, maybe it could help.
  • A non-profit organization which promotes autism awareness and supports families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Two Texas youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Psychiatry, Military, Abnormal psychology, Aftermath of war, Homelessness, Military sociology, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Psychiatric diagnosis, Prudential Financial, Shine

When he heard about the prevalence of PTSD in the military, he knew he wanted to do something to help.

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  • When he heard about the prevalence of PTSD in the military, he knew he wanted to do something to help.
  • "We are honored to shine a spotlight on the compassion, drive and ingenuity of each of these young volunteers."
  • In the past 23 years, the program has honored more than 120,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level.
  • For B-roll of Texas' honorees at the 2018 national recognition events, contact Prudential's Harold Banks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Global Awareness Day Scheduled for May 15

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Rare diseases, Abnormal psychology, Autosomal dominant disorders, Autism, Biology of obsessive–compulsive disorder, Intellectual disability, Tuberous sclerosis, TSC, Behavioural sciences, Neuroscience, TSC1

SILVER SPRING, Md., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --OnMay 15, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) will join tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) organizations around the world to observe the sixth annual TSC Global Awareness Day.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --OnMay 15, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) will join tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) organizations around the world to observe the sixth annual TSC Global Awareness Day.
  • On this day, thousands of individuals and families affected by TSC will come together to increase public awareness of the rare disease and share their stories of hope for the future.
  • "One million people around the world are estimated to have TSC, with approximately 50,000 right here in this country," explainedKari Luther Rosbeck, President and CEO of the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
  • TSC Global Awareness Day is sponsored internationally by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex International (TSCi), a worldwide consortium of TSC organizations of which the TS Alliance is a member.