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Faculty:: Susan Marie
Duration:: 11 Hours 59 Minutes
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Aug 26, 2019

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THE VITAL, AND EXPANDING, ROLE OF THE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Understand, and explain, drug metabolism and mechanism of action
Recognize when to refer for medication, and how to increase client interest and participation
Develop highly effective collaborations with prescribers

WHAT THE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT

Depressive Disorders

Neurochemistry of depression
Controversy regarding antidepressants and placebo – Who to treat when?
Types of antidepressants – pearls and pitfalls of different agents
Managing side effects
Treatment-Resistant Depression and drug combinations

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, & Trauma-Related Disorders

Neurochemistry of anxiety
SGAD, panic disorder, phobias
OCD
PTSD
Physiological interventions
Anti-anxiety medications
- Antidepressants
- The many other options often ignored
Benzodiazepines: risks and benefits
- How to recognize problematic prescribing patterns
- Getting off benzos: key pearls for success
Managing side effects

Bipolar Disorders

Neurochemistry and symptoms
The Bipolar Spectrum concept & DSM-5® changes
Types of mood stabilizers, when to use which and potential adverse effects
- Lithium
- Anticonvulsants
- Atypical antipsychotics
- Augmenting agents
Effective strategies for improving outcomes for clients
Using blood levels effectively – what the prescriber may not be watching
Treating pregnant or potentially pregnant women with bipolar disorder

Psychotic Disorders/Schizophrenia

Neurochemistry of psychosis and schizophrenia
Antipsychotic Medications:
- First generation (typical)
- Second generation (atypical)
Managing side effects
- Extrapyramidal symptoms and TD
- Metabolic problems – what blood tests are needed and when
- Preventing Diabetes Mellitus
Recognizing hyperprolactinemia – and why you need to know
Use of atypical antipsychotics for multiple disorders
Pregnancy and psychotic disorders

Attentional Disorders

Differential diagnosis
Neurochemistry of ADHD
Controversy about treatment of ADHD with stimulants
Substance abuse and ADHD
Stimulant medications
Non-stimulant options
Managing side effects

Sleep Disorders

Differential diagnosis
Chicken or the egg? What came first, sleep problems or mental illness?
Controversy about treating sleep problems with hypnotics
Sleep interventions that really work
Hypnotic medications: risks and benefits
Alternatives to hypnotics
Recognizing adverse effects

Substance Use Disorders

Neurochemistry of addiction & habit development
Drugs of abuse and interaction with psychiatric medications
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
Marijuana (discussion of medical marijuana, cost vs. benefit)
Others
Challenging the old thinking about when to prescribe for clients with dual diagnosis – what we now know
Medication assisted treatments for addictions
- Alcohol
- Nicotine
- Cannabis
- Opiates
Behavioral addictions – what we know works

Eating Disorders

Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder
Weight gain from psychotropic medications
Recognizing medical emergencies
- Standard of care for lab work
Integrating psychotherapy with psychopharmacology

Special Populations: Geriatric

Specialized guidelines for geriatric clients
Discussion of dementia treatment
Antipsychotic controversy

Special Populations: Women

Hormonal issues in mood disorders & anxiety
Pregnancy and breastfeeding – Presenting the choices
Resources for you and your clients
The dangerous, the concerning, and the possibly good options for psychopharmacology

Use of Complementary and Alternative Agents Across Psychiatric Conditions

Safety issues
Proven efficacy and dosin

Faculty

Susan Marie, PhD, PMHNP, CARN-AP Related seminars and products: 3

Clinical Associate Professor

Susan Marie, PhD, PMHNP, CARN-AP, a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with full independent prescriptive practice and certification in addictions, brings to you over 30 years of clinical experience with highly vulnerable clients with suicidality, co-occurring addiction, homelessness, serious mental illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, and persistent pain conditions. She is noted for her “pearls and pitfalls” of psychopharmacology. Her passions are radical respect for people with serious mental illnesses & addictions, excellence in psychopharmacology, and integrating psychotherapeutic interventions for clients with PTSD, addictions and chronic pain.

Dr. Marie is Senior Clinical Director for Behavioral Health at Old Town Clinic, Central City Concern and Associate Professor at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. She teaches nationally on psychopharmacology as well as suicide assessment and intervention.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Susan Marie is an Associate Professor for Oregon Health & Science University. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Susan Marie has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

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