# PsychoPharm Research

> Interactive psychopharmacology decision support trees for educational use. (iPhone/iPad app by JoongHeum Park.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychopharm-research/id1238087068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JoongHeum Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006344233)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.63/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychopharm-research/id1238087068/reviews.md

## What is PsychoPharm Research?

This app presents interactive versions of medication decision support trees of psychopharmacology. These medication decision support trees are developed by the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry, South Shore Program (Founded by Dr. David Osser / Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School). The purpose of this app is to facilitate use of these algorithms for educational purpose. The app also utilizes a decision-support app framework, created by Dr. Joongheum Park (Columbia University Medical Center), called SmarterMD.

The research app is designed to help users share ideas and collect more of evidence to assess the potential of decision-support softwares, which helps physicians make better decisions at the point-of-care. Please do not use the app to diagnosis, monitor, or treat any medical conditions. The current app will be presented at American Psychiatric Association's 2017 Meeting.  


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Joongheum Park, MD (Internal Medicine/Clinical Informatics, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center: Developer, Decision-making support Framework Design, Algorithm-App Translation)

John Torous, MD (Psychiatrist/Clinical Informatics, Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital: Co-Developer, Research Design, Quality Control)

Robert Patterson, MD (Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School/Harvard South Shore)

David Osser, MD (Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School/Harvard South Shore: Founder and Series Editor of Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project)

## Key features

- Interactive medication decision support trees
- Psychopharmacology algorithms
- Educational tool
- Decision-support app framework
- Evidence collection for research

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychopharm-research/id1238087068/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Lacking

*2021-12-12, version 1.0*

This app gives people a view of the. “popular” illnesses; clinical depression, anxiety, bipolar…. There are so many more illnesses that deserve attention and the community could learn about and contribute to via an app like this. By taking the easy way out and only touching on easy to treat “mental illnesses” this app is neglecting what could be a great opportunity to learn from colleagues and others in medical issues that need the research as well as the attention.

### 4/5 — Great but needs more

*2021-06-17, version 1.0*

Love this, but the app would really be great if it included more disorders such as ADHD, OCD, PTSD, etc. Hope to see these soon!

### 4/5 — Great App!

*2018-06-28, version 1.0*

This is a great app except it needs the Bipolar Algorithms.  Hopefully will be available soon.

### 1/5 — Too many bugs

*2018-01-12, version 1.0*

Won’t work

### 1/5 — Not ready for prime time

*2017-12-26, version 1.0*

Pretty non-functional and is not iPad friendly at all.

### 5/5 — The best of them all

*2017-06-18, version 1.0*

This application is unrivaled.

## Frequently asked questions about PsychoPharm Research

### What is PsychoPharm Research used for?

PsychoPharm Research presents interactive versions of medication decision support trees for psychopharmacology, primarily for educational purposes. It aims to help users explore algorithms and assess the potential of decision-support software.

### Who developed PsychoPharm Research?

The medication decision support trees were developed by the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at Harvard Medical School. The decision-support app framework was created by Dr. Joongheum Park from Columbia University Medical Center.

### Can I use PsychoPharm Research to diagnose or treat medical conditions?

No, you should not use PsychoPharm Research to diagnose, monitor, or treat any medical conditions. It is intended solely for educational purposes and research into decision-support software.

### What devices does PsychoPharm Research support?

PsychoPharm Research is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently available for Android or other platforms.

### What is the age rating for PsychoPharm Research?

PsychoPharm Research has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for medical applications that may contain complex information.

### When was PsychoPharm Research last updated?

PsychoPharm Research was last updated on May 22, 2017, with version 1.0. As of its last update, it has not received subsequent revisions.

### Does PsychoPharm Research have ads?

No, PsychoPharm Research does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What is the user rating for PsychoPharm Research?

PsychoPharm Research has a user rating of 2.6 stars from 8 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-05-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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