Updated Developments in Psychopharmacology
P0616a
5.00 CE Hours Available
All orders include the entire presentation with handouts and a CE test.
Streaming videos and audio downloads will be available immediately after checkout
Mailed CD and DVD formats include the printed handouts and CE test in an attractive portfolio
Objectives
Participants will be able to describe:
- Skills related to diagnosing psychiatric disorders and the possible need for psychiatric medications
- New approaches to the medication treatments of certain disorders, specific relapse prevention strategies and ways to improve medication adherence
- The limitations of pharmacologic treatments and the need for integrated approaches (combined use of medications and psychotherapy)
- The use and limitations of over–the-counter products
Topics
Basic Considerations
- Stress-Induced Brain Damage & “Neuro-Protection”
- Non-Adherence and Involving the Family
- Sleep Disorders
- Low-Grade Thyroid Disease
Mood Disorders
- Major Depression
- Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
- Updates
- Experimental Treatments for PTSD
- Borderline Personality Disorders
ADHD
- Medication Treatments
- Changes in Diagnostic Criteria in DSM-5 & ICD10
- Over-the-Counter Products
- Circadian Stabilization & Other Experimental Treatments
- Questions & Answers