Rapid Acting Mental Health Treatment

We are thrilled to have BrainFutures as a sponsor of our next RAMHT event on May 18th at #APA in #LosAngeles!? Excited to continue the conversation around Psychedelic Medicine at our next meeting! #mentalhealth #psychedelicmedicine #patientaccess

Key Concept: “Windows of Opportunity” At the RAMHT Summit Chris Aiken, MD recently shared a powerful insight about the importance of timely intervention in mental health care—what he calls the "windows of opportunity." These are critical moments when acting quickly can dramatically improve outcomes for patients. Take bipolar disorder, for example: it often goes undiagnosed for years, leading to dramatically worsening symptoms over time. Innovations like the 2-minute Rapid Mood Screen (RMS)—as accurate as the traditional 30-minute version—enable clinicians to identify and treat these conditions much faster. To Chris, this creates opportunities for earlier interventions, such as prescribing Lithium, which can lead to significantly better long-term outcomes. The same principle applies to conditions like postpartum depression, where rapid-acting treatments aren’t just vital for the patient but every day counts for the developing newborn. By seizing these “windows of opportunity,” we can intervene early and profoundly change lives. Learn more about the Rapid Mood Screen here: chrisaikenmd.com/rmsii Owen M. Carlene MacMillan, MD, FCTMSS,DFAACAP

This Sunday I'll speak in San Francisco on underutilized options in #psychiatry at RAMT: https://lnkd.in/eZAx4psh Some early interventions can be life-saving, like: 1. #Lithium for new onset #bipolar https://lnkd.in/epjJp5wr 2. Moving quickly to #clozapine after two failed antipsychotics in #schizophrenia https://lnkd.in/ewzMJXas

Last call: just a few spots left for the SF Rapid Acting Mental Health Treatment event this Sunday! See the details and full speaker list here: https://lnkd.in/e_TA6qGw Don’t miss your chance to join us for an evening of transformative discussions on the future of mental health care. Top 5 Reasons to Attend: 1. Fast Matters. Rapid solutions get people back on their feet—working, building relationships, and finding purpose. That’s the heart of this event. 2. See What’s Next. Whether you’re a practitioner, advocate, startup, or mental health enthusiast, this is your chance to explore cutting-edge solutions that work. As they say, “The future is here; it’s just not evenly distributed.” 3. Inspiration and Connection. The brain is the most complex organ we have. Meet others dedicated to understanding and improving it in ways that matter. 4. The System Needs Repair. The mental health crisis in the U.S. has left practitioners overwhelmed and patients waiting. It’s time to explore scalable solutions that can deliver real impact—quickly, effectively, and affordably. 5. There Will Be Food. Enough said. Few spots left—RSVP now and join us for an evening of impactful conversations and connections. ?? Where: 3 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco ? When: Sunday, January 12, 2025, 6 - 9 PM Owen M. Carlene MacMillan, MD, FCTMSS,DFAACAP Grady Hannah Chris Aiken, MD

Spotlight RAMHT SF 2025 Speaker: Dr. Chris Aiken How do you incorporate rapid-acting treatments into everyday practice? Which treatments work—and which don’t? Dr. Chris Aiken, Editor of The Carlat Report, has been keeping psychiatry honest for over two decades. At RAMHT SF 2025, we’ll dive into his insights on cutting through the noise, connecting research to real-world care, and inspiring action. As one of psychiatry’s most trusted voices, he’ll share actionable strategies for integrating rapid-acting treatments into everyday clinical care, focusing on outcomes that truly matter for patients. Join us in San Francisco on the eve of the JPM Healthcare Conference to meet Dr. Aiken and other mental health innovators passionate about rapid-acting solutions. ?? When: Sunday, January 12, 2025 ?? Where: 3 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA ??? Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gHzWWrEV We can’t wait to see you there. Stay tuned for more speaker spotlights in the coming weeks! ?? Tag your colleagues and friends who would should join us at RAMHT SF 2025. Let’s build a community of innovators driving meaningful change in rapid mental health care. Owen M. Chris Aiken, MD Carlat Publishing, LLC

?? RAMHT SF 2025 is officially live! ?? ??? Join us on Sunday, January 12, 2025, for an evening dedicated to the latest advancements in rapid-acting mental health treatments. With Dr. Owen Scott Muir and Dr. Carlene MacMillan leading the charge, we’ll explore cutting-edge treatments and have real conversations about what’s working, what’s next, and how to pay for it all. ??? Early bird tickets are available now for just $75—but spots for the event are limited, so grab yours. ?More speakers and topics will be announced soon, and trust us, you won’t want to miss out on the discussion! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/guuKvV8Y Owen M. Grady Hannah Carlene MacMillan, MD, FCTMSS,DFAACAP

Which rapid-acting mental health treatment are you most excited about? ? Breakthrough Devices/ (e.g., Nightware, Monarch eTNS) ? ECT ? Ketamine ? MDMA ? Psilocybin ? SAINT / Accelerated TMS ? Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) ? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) ? Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) ? Other What gives you hope for the future of this treatment? Explain in the comments! ??? Join us for the Rapid Acting Mental Health Treatment Summit on January 12, 2025, to dive into the latest breakthroughs and learn about the efficacy of these treatments. https://bit.ly/3YMQXpp ?? Follow RAMHT for more on rapid-acting mental health innovations and updates. Owen M. Grady Hannah

Can AI Assessments Speed Things Up (Accurately)? Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a condition—often a side effect of certain medications—that leads to involuntary, repetitive movements, like unplanned lip-smacking or tongue-thrusting. For patients and clinicians alike, it’s no small frustration. Here’s the challenge: the current gold-standard assessment, AIMS, takes 15-45 minutes—far too long for most clinics. Enter Videra Health: an AI-powered, video-based assessment that patients can complete in under five minutes, on their own schedule. It’s automated, generates a risk score, and flags TD as low, moderate, or high risk—all without a live provider. Efficient care, delivered. ?? Follow RAMHT to learn more about this and other rapid acting mental health treatments. Videra Health Brett Talbot, PhD Grady Hannah Owen M.

How does a new, innovative mental health treatment become a CPT code allowing mental health practitioners to be reimbursed? ?? Meet Dr. Carlene Macmillan, a RAMHT Summit speaker and an unsung hero of…well, CPT code committees. ??? You know those behind-the-scenes wizards who turn groundbreaking ideas into treatments we can actually use? That’s Carlene. She’s been doing the hard (and unpaid) work to get new CPT codes so cutting-edge treatments are accessible and covered by insurance.?? Committees may not sound glamorous, but they’re essential to transforming ideas into real-world solutions. Every breakthrough treatment we see today likely started with a small group willing to dig into the details, build consensus, and make it happen. Read about Carlene’s work with committees to evaluate new treatments here: https://bit.ly/47DlmdW ?? Follow RAMHT to learn more about reimbursement and the efficacy of rapid-acting mental health treatments. Owen M. Carlene MacMillan, MD, FCTMSS,DFAACAP Osmind Grady Hannah

Rapid Acting Treatment = Better Compliance The longer a therapeutic takes to work, the lower the compliance rate becomes. A huge amount of resources are wasted because patients lose trust and abandon treatments that don’t show quick results. By investing in rapid-acting technologies, we can boost compliance, deliver faster results, and truly maximize the money being spent on mental health care. – Matthew D. Tucker, CEO, Nightware, RAMHT Summit SF 2024 @Matthew Tucker Nightware is an FDA-designated breakthrough device that works immediately to treat frequent, traumatic nightmares, enabling restful sleep. ?? Follow RAMHT to learn more about this and other rapid-acting mental health treatments. Owen M. Grady Hannah