Community Insights

2019.02.28 care-coordination-optimizationpoll

Peer Support, Social Services, & Stakeholders: Oh My!
Poll | February 28, 2019

In February 2019, we asked the PsychU Community three questions to learn more about how they partner with a variety of support services and stakeholders…

2019.01.31 care-coordination-optimizationpoll

One Small Step For You, One Giant Leap For Engagement: Building The Therapeutic Alliance
Poll | January 31, 2019

In January 2019 we asked the PsychU Community, “What is the first step you take to start building a therapeutic alliance with your patients?” Just…

2018.12.31 poll

Who Holds The Cards? Influencers Of Behavioral Health Service Delivery
Poll | December 31, 2018

In December 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Which of the following entities do you believe has the strongest role in influencing behavioral health service…

2018.11.30 poll

Average Wait Time To See A Psychiatrist For PsychU Community Members’ Patients
Poll | November 30, 2018

In November 2018 we asked mental health professionals in the PsychU Community, “On average, how long do your patients have to wait to see a…

2018.10.31 poll

Prevalence Of Major Depressive Disorder Among PsychU Community Member Patients
Poll | October 31, 2018

In October 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “What percentage of your patients in your practice experience major depressive disorder (MDD)?” Over 50 of you…

2018.10.31 poll

Health Care Professionals Volunteering In The Wake Of Natural Disasters
Poll | October 31, 2018

In October 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Have you ever volunteered your services (e.g. provided mental health treatment) to a community or individual in…

2018.09.30 poll

Common Symptom Presentation In Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Poll | September 30, 2018

In September 2018 we asked mental health clinicians from the PsychU Community, “Within your practice, what is the most common symptom presentation for your patients…

2018.08.31 poll

Improving Population Health With Consumer Engagement Tools
Poll | August 31, 2018

In August 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Do you or your organization currently utilize any of the following consumer engagement tools to improve population…

2018.08.17 quality-standards-performance-measurespoll

Systematic Scale Use To Inform Measurement-Based Care & Treatment Planning
Poll | August 17, 2018

In July 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Does your workplace currently utilize systematic assessment to inform measurement-based care / treatment planning?” A small, dedicated…

2018.07.31 poll

Positive Outcomes Using Psychiatric Scales
Poll | July 31, 2018

In July 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Which of the following psychiatric scales have you utilized in your practice with positive results?” More than…

2018.06.30 poll

Utilization Of Screening Instruments For PTSD
Poll | June 30, 2018

The rise in popularity of shortened or brief screenings (e.g. CAPS, PHQ-9, Kessler-6, PC-PTSD-5) is making their standardized administration an easier to implement addition to…

2018.06.30 wellnesspoll

Behavioral Therapy Interventions For Sleep Disruption
Poll | June 30, 2018

In June 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Sleep disruption is a problem in many mental health patients. In your practice, what type of behavioral…

2018.05.31 stigmapoll

Positive Media Portrayals Of Individuals With Mental Illness
Poll | May 31, 2018

In May 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Which medium do you feel portrays individuals with mental illness in the most positive light?” More than…

2018.05.31 wellnesspoll

Work-Related Stressors Among Health Care Professionals
Poll | May 31, 2018

In May 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “As a health care professional, what is your largest work-related stress?” More than 300 of you responded…

2018.04.30 poll

Barriers To Mental Health Treatment – The PsychU Community’s Perspective
Poll | April 30, 2018

In April 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Which of the following do you see as the most pressing mental health issue to address?” More…

2018.04.30 poll

Addressing The Climbing National Suicide Rate
Poll | April 30, 2018

In April 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “In your opinion, what is the best strategy for addressing the nation’s climbing suicide rate?” More than…

2018.03.31 bipolar-disorderpoll

Antidepressant Utilization In Treatment For Bipolar Disorder
Poll | March 31, 2018

In March 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Within your practice, how often do you utilize antidepressants as a component of a treatment plan for…

2018.03.31 bipolar-disorderpoll

Patients With Bipolar Disorder & Comorbidities Most Encountered By Our Community
Poll | March 31, 2018

In March 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “Within your practice, which of the following comorbidities do you see most often in your patients with…

2018.02.28 poll

PsychU Topics Of Interest For 2018
Poll | February 28, 2018

In February 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, “What topic would you like to learn more about on PsychU in 2018?” More than 320 of…

2018.02.28 poll

Most Beneficial Educational Materials For Our Community’s Patients With Mental Illness & Their Caregivers
Poll | February 28, 2018

In February 2018 we asked the PsychU Community, "From which type of educational materials do you feel your patients with mental illness and their caregivers…