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Psychopharmacology: What You Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications


Speaker:
Caroline Williams, PhD, MP
Duration:
6 Hours 15 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Sep 14, 2012
Product Code:
PPC044285
Media Type:
Download


Description

  • New and soon-to-come psychiatric medications
  • How psychiatric medications work
  • Psychiatric medications that work best for each disorder
  • Improve your clients’ adherence to their medications
  • Steps to take when clients aren’t responding to their medications

Caroline Williams, Ph.D., MP, has worked in the psychology field for 15 years, treating children, adolescents, and adults. Her clients have had a variety of disorders, from depression and PTSD, to schizophrenia and personality disorders. She has experience with clients struggling with severe mental illness, with co-occurring medical problems, and with multiple psychological diagnoses. She has worked with Native American and Hispanic minority groups, and with those who fall through insurance gaps in today’s health care system.

Because of her work experience, Caroline knows that counselors, nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals, are often “on the front lines” with clients. These are the folks helping clients manage medication side effects and understand drug reactions. Clients often only have a few minutes with their prescriber, and need additional support. Caroline’s presentation on psychopharmacology provides the information you need in order to best help your patients.

Caroline’s engaging style makes her an excellent teacher. She uses metaphors from daily life to illustrate complex neurological and psychological concepts. Her vivid, down to earth teaching approach generates a guide for providers. Her presentation includes many case examples and takes home points that you can use to teach your clients about mental illness, and how medications work.

OUTLINE

Psychopharmacology

  • Alternative treatment approaches
  • Drug metabolism concepts
  • Drug mechanisms of action
  • Placebo effects
  • When to refer for medication
  • Neurological effects of mental illness
  • Choosing a medication

Depressive Disorders

  • Neurochemistry of depression
  • Types of antidepressants:
    • Tricyclics and MAOI’s
    • SSRI’s, SNRI’s, and newer medications
  • Managing side effects
  • Treatment resistant depression and drug combinations

Anxiety Disorders

  • Neurochemistry of anxiety
  • Subcategories:
    • GAD, panic disorder, phobias
    • OCD
    • PTSD
  • Physiological interventions
  • Anti-anxiety medications:
    • Antidepressants
    • Other options
  • Benzodiazepines: Risks and benefits
  • Managing side effects

Bipolar Disorders

  • Neurochemistry and symptoms
  • The Bipolar Spectrum concept
  • Types of mood stabilizers:
  • Lithium
  • Anti-seizure medications
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Polypharmacy for Bipolar Disorder

Thought Disorders/ Schizophrenia

  • Neurochemistry of psychosis and schizophrenia
  • Antipsychotic Medications:
    • First generation (typical)
    • Second generation (atypical)
  • Managing side effects
  • Polypharmacy of schizophrenia

Attentional Disorders

  • Differential diagnosis
  • Neurochemistry of ADHD
  • Stimulant medications
  • Non-stimulant options
  • Managing side effects

Sleep Disorders

  • Differential diagnosis
  • Neurochemistry of sleep problems
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Hypnotic medications: Risks and benefits
  • Non-hypnotic options
  • Managing side effects

Substance Abuse

  • Neurochemistry of addiction
  • Medications for the addictions
    • Alcohol
    • Nicotine
    • Cannabis
    • Opiates
    • Behavioral Addictions

Improving Compliance

  • Beliefs that affect treatment outcome
  • Educating the patient

New Trends

  • Genetic Testing
  • Other new developments

OBJECTIVES

  • Describe how psychiatric medications work.
  • Explain how medications are chosen for each disorder and specific patient.
  • Improve your skills on medication’s effectiveness.
  • Identify and overcome barriers that block your patient’s success with their medication.
  • Recognize options for patients with treatment resistant disorders.
  • Propose various lifestyle improvements and nutritional habits that aid in your clients’ recovery.

 

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Caroline Williams, PhD., MP (medical psychologist), is a clinical prescribing psychologist in New Mexico. She has experienced psychopharmacology from both sides; as a provider referring patients for medication management, and for the last five years as a prescriber. Currently she provides medication management services in private practice, and for The LifeLink, both in Santa Fe, NM .She has worked as a clinical psychologist for more than 19 years. Her practice has included psychological evaluation, psychotherapy, consultation, forensic work, supervision, and training.

Dr. Williams has provided training and education to many professional and consumer groups. She has presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) yearly conference, and has trained psychologists through the New Mexico Psychological Association (NMPA), and the Texas Psychological Association (TPA). She has taught consumers and their supporters through the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Dr. Williams has taught at the University of New Mexico, and at New Mexico State University’s prescribing psychologist degree program. Find out more about Dr. Williams and her professional activities at www.carolinewilliamsphd.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Caroline Williams maintains a private practice. She will address various medications during her seminar. Dr. Williams receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Caroline Williams has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.

 


Target Audience

Counselors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Case Managers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pharmacists, School Psychologists, Other Mental Health Professionals

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