Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Clinicians
In-Person: $199*
*Breakfast & lunch included
virtual: $149
LIVE PARTICIPATION
This live event is available via web-based seminar, taught in real-time by an instructor and providing six (6) live continuing education credit hours. The presentation will be viewed and heard online, with the ability to ask the instructor questions in real-time via live chat.
A 10% discount is available for in-person or virtual attendance when registering three (3) or more attendees at the same time.
Six (6) credit hours
New Perspectives Media, LLC is an accredited continuing education provider with the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners.
Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Clinicians has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. New Perspectives Media, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4449.
DESCRIPTION
Medication management plays a pivotal role in the treatment of mental health conditions. Long-standing psychotropic drug classes continue to play a prominent role in contemporary psychopharmacology, while newer medications are being developed to treat mental disorders based on an expanded understanding of neurobiology and pharmacological research. As such, it is essential for healthcare professionals, particularly those providing mental health services, to have a working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
This seminar examines the mental disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice, a review of medication management and evidence-based psychological and behavioral approaches employed in complementing pharmacological treatment protocols. Throughout the day, representative case studies will be provided to better examine the role of drug treatments for the DSM-5-TR disorders discussed. Participants will leave this seminar with enhanced knowledge and confidence regarding contemporary psychopharmacology.
This training will update and increase knowledge of:
Specific drugs of choice for depression, bipolar disorder, the psychotic spectrum, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and substance use disorders
Therapeutic effects and adverse events linked to medications used to treat the above disorders
Classes of prescription drugs frequently abused, today’s marijuana and its many risk factors, the fentanyl crisis
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in treating mental syndromes
Other issues: Medical disorders vs. mental conditions, polypharmacy, de-prescribing psychotropic medication, psychedelics, and opioids for depression, mental health apps
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Understand the neurotransmitter systems underlying the biological basis for mental disorders and pharmacological treatments
Outline the mental syndromes for which psychotropic medications are often prescribed – unipolar depression, bipolar, anxiety spectrum, psychotic spectrum, ADHD
Describe the clinical indications, therapeutic benefits, risk factors and common side effects of the major psychotropic medication categories – antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, psychostimulants
Discuss proven, relatable approaches for the behavioral management of the mental syndromes discussed
Address the abuse potential among psychotropic medications, early detection, and prevention strategies
Discuss complementary and alternative medicines and their role in treating mental syndromes
Check-in, breakfast (provided for in-person participants)
Session begins
Break
Session resumes
Lunch (provided)
Session resumes
Break
Session resumes
Session concludes
Agenda
7:45am
8:30am
10:00am
10:15am
11:45am
12:45pm
2:15pm
2:30pm
4:00pm
Joseph Wegmann, R.Ph., LCSW is a licensed clinical pharmacist and a clinical social worker with more than thirty years of experience in the field of psychopharmacology. His diverse professional background in psychopharmacology and counseling affords him a unique perspective on medication management issues. In addition to consulting with numerous psychiatric facilities, he has presented psychopharmacology seminars to thousands of clinicians in 46 states.
Joe has also served as a Clinical Director of Pharmacy Services at a major metropolitan hospital and as a Regional Director of Hospital Services for Premier Healthcare Corporation. He has served as Adjunct Professor of Psychopharmacology in the graduate School of Social Work at Southern University of New Orleans for 16 years and maintains an active psychotherapy practice specializing in the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Joe is the author of Psychopharmacology: Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications.
Hotel Capstone will offer event participants reduced rates for hotel rooms the night before and night of the event.
Thursday, April 18th is available at $139+tax
Friday, April 19th is available at $199+tax.
New Perspectives Media values inclusion and access for all participants and is pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Hotel Capstone is in compliance with ADA standards throughout the event space and in their guest rooms. If additional accommodations are needed for the event, please contact us at info@newperspectivesmediallc.com. For more information about accommodations and assistive devices in guest rooms, please contact the hotel directly at 800-477-2262.