An Overview of Psychiatric Medications and Prescription Medications of Abuse

Event description
Sponsored by BSAS
Yes

Description:

This course will cover the most prevalent DSM-5 diagnoses present in the mental health and substance using populations which present in treatment and criminal justice populations.  A review of common signs, symptoms, and current psychiatric medications will be reviewed for mental health disorders and substance use disorders.  This course will be interactive utilizing lecture, small and large group discussions, as well as case studies and film vignettes to reinforce the materials presented.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  •  To identify prevalent symptoms of the major mental health disorders
  •  To understand the substance use disorders continuum
  •  To review the most common psychiatric medications used to treat the major mental health disorders and the substance use disorders
  •  To explore the psychiatric medications and their impact on the brain chemistry to stabilize the major mental health and substance use disorders
  • Demonstrate an understanding of material through case study and vignette reviews
  • Overview the newest medication to treat major mental health disorders
Details
Presenter
Mary-K O'Sullivan
Event date
to
Attendance mode
In Person
Address

The Verve Hotel
1360 Worcester St.
Natic, MA 01760
United States

Cost
$60
Contact
Gina Colon
Phone
(508) 752-7313
Position
Training Coordinator
Organization
AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.