This past weekend marked an important milestone for the Treatment Advocacy Center and its priorities as long-time TAC board member, Dr. Jeffrey Geller, assumed the presidency of the American Psychiatric Association.

Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about serious mental illness and summarizes recently published research reports or developments.

As accounts of COVID-19 devastating inpatient psychiatric hospitals throughout the country are reported almost daily, more solutions are needed to prevent further tragedy to this vulnerable population. This blog summarizes an article discussing the specific challenges of addressing an infectious disease pandemic in an inpatient psychiatric setting and five planning considerations for hospitals in responding to COVID-19.

A new study from the Netherlands found improved functioning for people with severe mental illness in long-term care facilities when treated with Cognitive Adaptation Training.  This suggests that recovery is possible in certain cognitive areas for severe mental illness.

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a wave of concern about Americans’ mental health. Disaster hotlines have seen an unprecedented spike in calls from distressed individuals. Mental health professionals cite concerns about the dangers of a looming crisis in the wake of Americans’ extreme stress and anxiety.

A new study from the Netherlands found improved functioning for people with severe mental illness in long-term care facilities when treated with Cognitive Adaptation Training.  This suggests that recovery is possible in certain cognitive areas for severe mental illness.

Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about serious mental illness and summarizes recently published research reports or developments. 

A study published in January 2020 examines the relationship between serious mental illness, opioid dispensing, and chronic pain disorders. The study outlines the distorted pain experience many people with schizophrenia may experience and the association of this experience on reduced opioid prescriptions. 

The Treatment Advocacy Center asked family members with loved ones with severe mental illness to share their stories about how COVID19 is affecting them

 In times of uncertainty, it can be challenging to maintain normalcy while worrying about the potentials of the crisis ahead.This is not new to many family members with loved ones with severe mental illness. However, the events happening around the world as a result of this novel virus may disproportionately impact the most vulnerable residents, including those with severe mental illness.