Waco Guide to Psychopharmacology

05/01/2024

Primary care clinicians play a crucial role in addressing the behavioral health needs of their patients, serving as the first line of defense in recognizing and managing mental health issues. Often, they are the first healthcare professionals to observe signs of mental health distress, as patients are more likely to seek help for physical symptoms that may be linked to psychological conditions. By integrating behavioral health care into routine primary care, doctors can provide comprehensive treatment that addresses both the physical and mental aspects of health. This holistic approach not only improves overall patient outcomes but also reduces the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health issues, encouraging more patients to access the care they need early in the course of their illness.

www.wacoguide.org offers free clinical decision support tools for PCPs to better meet the needs of their patients.

04/26/2024

Mental health services must be accessible, affordable and equitable. That’s why we advocate for policies to improve patient access to behavioral health services.

Each decision support tool starts at the diagnosis and moves into a logical, linear fashion from top to bottom. Generally, a standardized color scheme reflects different treatment options, such as first and second choice interventions. In instances with multiple options, but one medication is preferred over another – either due to efficacy, tolerability, intensity, or expert opinion – this is denoted by numbering. A second page that includes titration, schedules and side effects accompanies each tool.

We invite you to use the Waco Guide, a free tool. It is an excellent tool for primary care clinicians.

04/04/2024

If you will be at the ASAM conference in Grapevine 👏 Don’t miss Dr. Sartor’s presentation on Saturday! Looking forward to meeting you!

04/02/2024

Treating Addiction issues in teens can be challenging. The Waco guide was created to assist PCPs as they treat these difficult situations.

04/02/2024

Don’t forget to check out the decision support tools available for AUD at the Waco Guide!

April is —a time to raise awareness of alcohol use & misuse.

Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: samhsa.gov/find-help/atod/alcohol

04/02/2024

Check out the Waco Guide to Psychopharmacology when treating patients with BD.

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Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs to lows. Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help. samhsa.gov/mental-health/bipolar

04/02/2024

During , we are honoring influential women in history who have paved the way in behavioral health such as Betty Ford.

Learn more about her legacy: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-families/elizabeth-anne-bloomer-ford/

03/29/2024

March 30 is world bipolar day. The Waco guide recognizes the need for support when treating bipolar disorder ~ please check out our decision support tools at the Waco Guide app or at www.wacoguide.org .

03/15/2024

Happy Match Day to the class of 2027 from the Waco Guide team. We’re extremely excited for your next phase and here to support with over 100 Psychopharmacology decision support tools at

03/13/2024

We love to see it! Share with your cohort 👍

03/12/2024

When evaluating patients diagnosed with MDD , Please take a look at the decision support tools available via the Waco Guide

ICYMI: A review by the American College of Physicians (ACP) of performance measures designed to evaluate quality of care for those suffering from found only one of eight measures relevant to physicians to be valid. This review was published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Read more: https://ow.ly/oL7J50QKR1P

03/11/2024

The history of Match Day dates back to the early 1950s when it was first introduced as a means to streamline the residency selection process.

Match Day is a momentous occasion for medical students. It represents the culmination of years of dedication. It marks the beginning of the next phase of their medical careers as they prepare to embark on residency training in their chosen specialty.

The tradition of Match Day has become deeply ingrained in the culture of medical education in the United States, serving as a rite of passage for aspiring physicians.

The Waco Guide team would like to encourage and applaud medical students at the start of this big week in your lives. Our congratulations 🎉 to you as you begin this next phase.

Do yourself a favor during Match Week, download the Waco Guide app and share it with your cohort.