Assessing Underutilization of Mental Health Resources at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

Objective: In 2018, a survey was conducted with students on a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campus that showed a significant lack of utilization of both on and off campus mental health resources. The primary outcome of this survey is to evaluate lack of utilization of mental health resources at an HBCU to effectively promote student mental wellness.

Methods: A short electronic survey was administered to students to assess underutilization.

The Impact of Post-Myocardial Infarction (MI) Depression on Cardiovascular-Related Hospitalizations.

Routine depression screening and subsequent treatment in post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients may lead to improved cardiac outcomes. However, screening for depression is not a standard of post-MI care. Though the American Heart Association (AHA) published an advisory recommending routine depression screening in post-MI patients, there is conflicting evidence on the benefit that routine depression screening has on cardiovascular outcomes.

A description of antipsychotic prescribing patterns based on race in the inpatient behavioral health setting.

Background And Aims: A growing body of research shows that race contributes to disparities in mental health services utilization and influences the clinical diagnostic process. To our knowledge, no studies on current practice in the Unites States have documented whether these disparities impact the prescription of antipsychotic medications across individual patients based on race. Consequently, this study aims to describe the prescribing patterns of antipsychotic medications in the inpatient setting based on patients' race, and to explore appropriateness of therapy based on Food and Drug Administration labeling and avoidance of inappropriate polypharmacy.

Venous thromboembolism following initiation of atypical antipsychotics in two geriatric patients.

Background: Although not formally highlighted as a risk factor in current practice guidelines, several observational studies have reported a possible association between antipsychotic use and development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, it is unclear to what extent the risk is elevated.

Case Report: Described are 2 cases of VTE following recent initiation of second-generation antipsychotics in elderly patients.

Do Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Prevent or Delay Hospital Readmission?

Introduction: Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics were developed as a way to decrease pill burden and simplify medication regimens by allowing less frequent administration to assist with medication adherence.

Methods: The purpose of this study was to determine whether LAI antipsychotics prevent or delay hospital readmission in patients with a known history of medication non-adherence. The study is a retrospective evaluation of 240 men and women 18-65 years of age diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder discharged from an inpatient state hospital over a 2 year period of time on a LAI antipsychotic (fluphenazine LAI, haloperidol LAI, risperidone LAI or paliperidone LAI) or oral antipsychotic.