Caroline B Williams – 2016 Psychopharmacology Conference

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Caroline B Williams – 2016 Psychopharmacology Conference

• Learn current understanding of how & why mental health medications work
• Learn which medications have been proven effective-Which disorders are best treated by which treatment?
• Improve your clients’ responses and clinical outcomes to medications
• Learn how to help your clients identify side effects.
• Find out about the latest trends in prescribing and the impact of DSM-5®
• Learn about current issues in the field

Take two actions-It was a packed day of learning about the latest developments in psychopharmacology as well as current trends in medication management. As a clinical psychologist and a prescriber, her perspective is unique. Caroline The instructor teaches psychopharmacology with a thoughtful approach, focusing on the client’s experience. Caroline’s extensive 17 years of experience in mental health and passion for her clients shine through in the detail and thoroughness of her presentation.

Clients may only be able to meet with their prescriber for a few minutes and need additional support. You must be able to answer questions, manage side effects, and explain drug reactions. This training is for counselors and psychotherapists as well as psychologists and other mental health professionals. It provides all the information you need to help your clients.

This conference provides time for discussion of areas such as ADHD, chronic and acute pain, sleep, eating, substance abuse, and other related topics. Specialized guidelines for geriatrics, pregnant or nursing mothers can be taken home. Discuss the DSM.-5® may impact prescribing patterns and the use of psychotropics in newly defined diagnoses. A general overview of the topic is also available. ‘nuts and bolts’ Review of medication, case examples will be discussed, as well as issues surrounding medication. “inside scoop” Information about new medications. Caroline’s engaging style makes her an excellent teacher. To illustrate complex psychological and neurological concepts, she uses metaphors from everyday life. Providers will find it easy to follow her simple, yet vivid teaching style.

You can take away many points from her presentation that you can teach your clients about mental illnesses and medications. Learn psychopharmacology and see why people love it. CarolineComment: “Wonderful presenter and teacher,” and, “Extremely knowledgeable presenter who was very collaborative with the audience.”

DAY ONE INTRODUCTION

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

• Other treatment options
• Drug metabolism concepts
• Drug mechanisms of action- what we know, what we don’t know
• Placebo effects- power & how to get it to work for your client
• Referring to medication- pearls for increasing client participation and interest
• Collaborations with prescribers
• Neurological effects
• Learn the process-Selecting the right medication

DEPRESSIVE AND BREATHFUL DISORDERS

• Depression and neurochemistry
• Controversy over antidepressants, placebos – Whom to treat?
• Types of antidepressants – the pearls and pitfalls for different agents
• Managing side effects
• Treatment resistant depression and drug combinations

ANXIETY DISORDERS & OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS & TRAUMA RELATED DISORDERS

• Anxiety neurochemistry
• GAD, panic disorder and phobias
• OCD
• PTSD
• Physiological interventions
• Anti-Anti-anxiety medication
  • Antidepressants
  • There are many other options that are often overlooked
• Benzodiazepines: Risks and Benefits
• How to spot problematic prescribing patterns and usage patterns
• How to get off benzos and succeed
• Managing side effects

BIPOLAR DISORDERS

• Neurochemistry and symptoms
• The Bipolar Spectrum concept & DSM-5® changes
• Types of mood stabilizers and when they should be used. Potential adverse effects
  • Lithium
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Antipsychotics that are not typical
  • Augmenting agents
• Effective strategies to improve the outcomes of clients
  • Effectively using blood levels – What the prescriber may not see

PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS/ SCHIZOPHRENIA

• Neurochemistry of schizophrenia, psychosis, and psychosis
• Antipsychotic Medications
  • First generation (typical)
  • Second generation (atypical).
• Managing side effects
  • Extrapyramidal symptoms, TD
  • What blood tests are required for metabolic problems?
  • Preventing Diabetes Mellitus
• Hyperprolactinemia: What you need to know

DAY TWO OUTLINE

ATTENTIONAL DISORDERS

• Differential diagnosis
• ADHD Neurochemistry
• There is much controversy about ADHD treatment with stimulants
• ADHD and Substance abuse
• Stimulant medication
• Non-Options for stimulants
• Managing side effects

SLEEP DISORDERS

• Differential diagnosis
• Is it chicken or the egg? Which came first: sleep problems or mental illness?
• Hypnotics and sleep problems: There is much controversy
• Sleep problems: Neurochemistry
• Non-Sleep medication interventions
• Hypnotic drugs: Risks and benefits
• Alternatives to hypnotics
• Recognizing negative Effects

SUBSTANCE USE DIORDERS

• Neurochemistry of addiction & habit development
• Drugs of abuse and interactions with psychiatric medication
  • Caffeine
  • Nicotine
• Marijuana (discussion about medical marijuana, cost and benefit).
• Other
• How do you prescribe to clients with dual diagnosis?
• Treatments for addictions with medication
  • Alcohol
  • Nicotine
  • Cannabis
  • Opiates
  • Investigation of the controversy surrounding Suboxone stimulants
• Behavioral addictions

EATING DISORDERS

• Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
• Weight gain with psychotropic medications

CLIENTS ARE TRAINED WITH COMORBID CHRONIC CHEMICAL PAIN

• Neurochemistry implications- why it’s critical to intervene
• How psychopharmacology can help

SPECIAL POULATIONS: GERIATRIC

• Geriatric clients will benefit from specialized guidelines
• Discussion on dementia treatment
• Antipsychotic controversy

SPECIAL POPULATIONS – WOMEN

• The hormonal impact of menstruation upon mood disorders
  • Breastfeeding and pregnancy
  • The choices
• Resources for you, your clients
• The potentially good options and the scary, as well as the concerning, aspects of psychopharmacology
• Current knowledge and agents about the Menopause
• What are the latest trends in genetic testing and other topics?

DAY ONE: OBJECTIVES

• Please describe the operation of mental health medications.
• Describe how medication is chosen to treat mood disorders and patient characteristics.
• Define the antidepressant’s therapeutic uses and side effects.
• Identify and overcome barriers that block your clients’ success with their medication.
• Discuss treatment options with clients suffering from mood disorders that are resistant to treatment.
• Identify the therapeutic uses, side effects, actions and side effects of antipsychotic drugs.
• Discuss the use of alternative and complementary agents in treating mental illness.

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DAY TWO OBJECTIVES

• Talk to your doctor about ADHD medication options.
• Define medication management of sleeping disorders.
• Find medications that are effective in treating eating disorders.
• Discuss medication options for substance abuse disorders. Also, discuss how to incorporate medication assisted treatment into a care plan.
• Describe the interaction between women’s and men’s’ hormone levels and their mental health.
• Differentiate the medication considerations that are unique to geriatric clients.