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Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP

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Fundamentals of Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most recognized mental disorders in the US. Learn more about the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of MDD here.

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COVID-19 and telepsychiatry: Early outpatient experiences and implications for the future

Chen et al review the early benefits and challenges of telepsychiatry and discuss the role of digital health during the pandemic and moving forward.

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Patient Case Quiz: Screening Patients With Depression in Practice

Does your patient have major depressive disorder (MDD), or is it something else? Review this patient case to test your knowledge.

Disease Primer

Fundamentals of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia occurs in fewer than 1% of the population; however, the mental disorder has a huge impact on patients’ lives. Learn more about the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of schizophrenia here.

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