Psychopharmacology for Primary Care Physicians 2024

+ Include: 17 videos + 2 pdfs, size: 13.4 GB

+ Target Audience: primary care physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, researchers in psychopharmacology and neuroscience

+ Information:

Date of Original Release: May 31, 2024
Estimated Time to Complete: 13.00 hours

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of psychopharmacology fundamentals and the pharmacokinetics of frequently prescribed psychotropic medications
• Recognize depression in clinical practice
• Understand the role and limitations of standard antidepressant treatments
• Develop strategies to accurately diagnose and manage important mental health symptoms and disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety spectrum disorders, (GAD, OCD, Panic), sleep disorders, ADHD and substance use disorders
• Identify and manage medication side effects, drug interactions, and potential adverse reactions
• Assess the significance of pharmacogenomics in customizing psychopharmacological treatments for individual patients
• Examine the utilization of psychotropic medications in special patient groups, such as children, adolescents, perinatal, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly, along with patients with comorbid medical conditions
• Explore non-pharmacological treatment alternatives and the significance of a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health care
• Effectively assess, document, and manage suicidality in primary care settings to protect their patients, and themselves medico-legally
• Assimilate a more balanced perspective on the risks and benefits of benzodiazepine and how to prescribe them correctly and safely
• Understand the concept and significance of digital psychiatry
• Recognize the role of digital tools in psychiatric research and clinical care
• Identify potential challenges and ethical considerations in digital psychiatry
• Recognize when to consult with or refer to psychiatry

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, researchers in psychopharmacology and neuroscience, substance abuse and mental health clinicians and researchers, and physician assistants.

+ Topics:

1 Historical Perspectives of Psychopharmacology for General Practitioners – The case of Manic-Depressive Insanity aka Bipolar Disorders Luca Pani, MD.mp4
2 Interface of Psychiatry and Medicine – Focus on Cancer and Heart Disease Charles Nemeroff, MD, PhD.mp4
3 Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH.mp4
4 Bipolar Disorders – Diagnosis and Treatment Ross Baldessarini, MD, DSc, (hon) 1.mp4
5 Bipolar Disorders – Diagnosis and Treatment Ross Baldessarini, MD, DSc, (hon) 2.mp4
6 Recognition and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in the Primary Care Setting Roger Weiss, MD.mp4
7 Sleep Disorders – Evaluation and Effective Treatment Sogol Javaheri, MD, MPH.mp4
8 Questions and Answers, Challenging Cases, and Discussions with Faculty and Audience.mp4
9 Integrating Medical and Psychiatric Care – From Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Beyond Paul Summergrad, MD.mp4
10 Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology – How to Treat ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety (and more) Barbara Coffey, MD, MS.mp4
11. Mood Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know Ariadna Forray, MD.mp4
12 Alzheimer’s Disease and Neurocognitive Disorders – Psychopharmacological Treatment of Behavioral Disturbances and Beyond Elizabeth Crocco, MD.mp4
13 Psychopharmacological Treatment of Anxiety Spectrum Disorders – Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD), OCD, and Panic Disorders Charles Montano, MD.mp4
14 Questions and Answers, Challenging Cases, and Discussions with Faculty and Audience.mp4
15 Introduction to Digital Psychiatry Azizi Seixas, PhD.mp4
16 Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder – Diagnosis and Management Nicole Derish, MD.mp4
17 Questions and Answers, Challenging Cases, and Discussions with Faculty and Audience.mp4
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