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1. Distinguish ways to conceptualize psychiatric symptomatology outside the box.
2. Evaluate common medical conditions that you may inadvertently diagnose as psychiatric in nature.
3. Analyze the 4 main neurotransmitters and how their imbalance influences different psychiatric disorders.
4. Measure efficacy of the newer class of serotonin modulators to the other widely-used antidepressant classes.
5. Examine frequently asked questions regarding the impact of alcohol and marijuana for patients taking psychotropic medications.
6. Determine strategic ways to customize treatment plans based on your patient's individual needs.

Antidepressants

• The many facets which impact depression such as neurotransmitter imbalances, life events, and environmental factors
• History of antidepressants, in terms of safety and efficacy of treatments
• Classes of antidepressants - MAOIs, TCAs, SSRIs, SNRIs, SDRIs, other antidepressants, and serotonin modulators

Antipsychotics

• Targeted neurotransmitters - DA, mechanism of action, DA pathways, D2 and 5Ht2A - why is this important?
• Typical vs. atypical - what are the differences and how do we choose them?
• Adverse effects
• Off label indications
• Specific benefits of the class

Mood Stabilizers

• Targeted neurotransmitters/Mechanism of action
• Efficacy in treatment
• Adverse reactions
• Safety - Importance of compliance and monitoring
• Off label indications
• Best in practice pearls

Anxiolytics

• 2nd line treatment vs. 1st line treatment - and reasons these might not be used as first line
• Targeted neurotransmitters/Mechanism of action
• Cautions and safety concerns associated with this class
• Adverse effects
• Safety - addiction and withdrawal

Stimulants

• Classes of ADHD drugs and how they differ
• Neurotransmitters involved/Mechanism of action
• Caution associated with controlled substances
• Safety in children and use in adults

Critical Considerations for Psychopharmacology Treatment

• Increasing risk - when patients combine psychotropic medications with alcohol and/or illicit drugs
• Challenging symptoms to treat, such as TBI and autism
• Ruling out medical conditions that mimic psychiatric conditions
• Importance of a detailed history and review of symptoms

Enlightening Case Studies

• Depression
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar

Stephanie Shafer, MSN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, has accumulated over 14 years dedicated to serving as a nurse practitioner, with work experience in psychiatry, primary care, and surgery. Her educational background includes graduate studies at UCLA, followed by a specialized post-master’s degree in psychiatric mental health from The Johns Hopkins University.

For a decade, Stephanie has provided outpatient psychiatry services, particularly specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and traumatic brain injuries. Her expertise in this domain has extended to national speaking engagements. She is also the founder of Neurobehavioral Health and Wellness, which is a private mental health clinic in Lansing, Michigan where Stephanie collaborates with Dr. Brandon Francis, MD. The practice focuses on integrative psychiatry, TBI management, and approaches to overall health and well-being.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stephanie Shafer is the owner and founder of Neurobehavioral Health and Wellness. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stephanie Shafer is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Copies of the evaluation may be sent to the IBON. You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

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Psychologists
This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline and the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity. Contact us for more information on your state board or organization specific filing requirements.

Canadian Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 6.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: https://catalog.pesi.com/page/ceinformation#psychologists

Florida Psychologists: PESI, Inc., is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Psychology. Provider Number 50-399. This product qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits. Please make sure to bring your license number to the seminar so that we can report your attendance to CE Brokers.

Illinois Psychologists: PESI, Inc is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 268.000102. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Kentucky Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists, approved provider #202312H. PESI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This self-study activity will qualify for 6.0 contact hours.

New York Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0014. This self-study activity will qualify for 7.25 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

Ohio Psychologist: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association, Provider #263896894, to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. PESI is offering this self-study activity for 6.0 Standard hours of continuing education credit.

Pennsylvania Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists. Provider #PSY000211. PESI maintains responsibility for the program(s). This self-study program qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

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