Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Symptom Media
Mission: The mission of Symptom Media is to fill a critical gap in mental health education by offering a unique combination of film production and professional behavioral health expertise.
Founded: Symptom Media was co-founded by brothers Andrew and Matt Rubin.
Key People:
- Andrew Rubin: President & Co-Founder. Manages marketing and content creation operations.
- Matt Rubin: CEO & Co-Founder. Oversees business operations, business development, marketing, sales, and partner relations.
- Dr. Donald Fidler: Co-Founder & Senior Clinical Consultant.
Headquarters: No information is available
Number of Employees: No information is available
Revenue: No information is available
Known For: Symptom Media is known for its extensive library of DSM-5-TR and ICD-10 guided video case studies, assessment tools, and simulation activities designed for mental health education and training.
Products
Products Offered:
1. DSM-5-TR Guided Films
- High-Level Description: A series of films providing an in-depth exploration of various mental health conditions as defined by the DSM-5-TR.
- Key Features:
- Realistic portrayals based on DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Used for educational purposes, reducing mental health stigmas.
2. ICD-10 Guided Films
- High-Level Description: Films based on International Classification of Diseases guidelines.
- Key Features:
- Real-world diagnostic simulations.
- Designed for healthcare professionals to enhance diagnostic skills.
3. Mental Health Nursing Library
- High-Level Description: Films focusing on mental health disorders encountered by nurses in various settings.
- Key Features:
- Supports the existing curriculum at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.
4. Teletherapy Films
- High-Level Description: Scenarios involving various clinical situations to offer a comprehensive understanding of teletherapy.
- Key Features:
- Topics include trauma-related symptoms, technical challenges, and privacy issues.
5. Assessment Tools
- High-Level Description: A wide variety of tools for assessments like suicide risk, mental status exams, and more.
- Key Features:
- Broad range covering many aspects of mental health.
6. Continuing Education Courses (CE Courses)
- High-Level Description: ACCME, ANCC, APA, ASWB ACE, AAPA accredited courses built around Symptom Media’s video case studies.
- Key Features:
- Includes topics such as teletherapy technology, nonverbal courses, and diagnostic courses.
7. Simulation Activities
- High-Level Description: Interactive tools to practice clinical skills without the diagnosis listed.
- Key Features:
- Used for creating treatment plans and mental status exams.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
- New Products Launched:
- Second Volume: Over 600 film titles focused on mental health education, significantly expanded from its initial launch collection.
- Mental Health Nursing Library.
- Multiple new CE courses ranging from Generalized Anxiety Disorder to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- Additional Case Studies: Human Trafficking, Psychotherapy, and more.
- Assessment Tools: Expanded to include trauma assessments, eating disorder assessments, and various mental health screening tools.
New Partnerships:
- Medical Education Resources: Provides high-quality, efficient, and economical services for the medical education community including CME/CE certification through a collaborative partnership.
- International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN): A partnership emphasizing equitable, evidence-based care for individuals, families, and communities.
- Triad Behavioral Health: Offering additional high-quality continuing education courses at a discounted rate.
Testimonials & Endorsements
- University of Houston: Utilizes Symptom Media in their online DSM course as an affordable, easy-to-use supplement that enhances curriculum.
- Other Institutions Using Symptom Media: University of North Carolina, Johns Hopkins University, Yale University, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Arizona State University, Brigham Young University.
Awards:
- Recognized as an ALA CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association’s CHOICE magazine for academic libraries.
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