Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple

Non-prescribing therapists are crucial to the effective and safe use of psychiatric medications by their clients. In contrast to clinicians who focus primarily on medications, therapists generally spend more time with their clients and are more familiar with their history and current situation. They also tend to develop a greater rapport. Considering that most clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, and virtually every other psychiatric disorder receive pharmacological interventions, the non-prescribing therapist needs to understand how psychiatri...Read morec medications work, their limitations and side effects, and how to help their clients maximize gains through increasing medication compliance. In this webinar we will discuss the effective use of psychiatric medications, basic pharmacological and neurobiological principles as they relate to clinical psychopharmacology and help clinicians be in a better position to help clients maximize outcomes from medication therapy. Less...

Learning Objectives

Describe the important roles therapists play in the effective and safe use of psychiatric medications by their clients.
Describe the basic principles of pharmacology and neurobiology as it relates to the practice of clinical psychopharmacology.
Discuss the effective treatment of depressive, bipolar, anxiety, psychotic, sleep, and other common psychiatric disorders with psychotropic medications.
List tips for increasing medication compliance.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, MFT's and Addiction Professionals.

Learning Levels

Beginner

Friday, January 19, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM EST - 02:15 PM EST

EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP

Clinical and Prescribing Psychologist

Dr. Bret A. Moore is a prescribing psychologist and board-certified clinical psychologist in San Antonio, Texas. He is the author and editor of 24 books including Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple, Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple, Treating PTSD in Military Personnel, and the Posttraumatic Growth Workbook. He has also written feature articles for Scientific American Mind, The New Republic, and Military Times. Dr. Moore is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and recipient of many state and national awards. His views on clinical and military psychology have been quoted in USA Today, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe, and on CNN and Fox News. He has appeared on NPR, the BBC, and CBC.

Agenda

11am - 12:30pm ET Welcome and Introductions

Pharmacology and Neurobiology
Neurotransmission
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Medication Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar Disorders

12:30pm - 12:45pm ET Break

12:45pm - 2:05pm ET

Anxiety Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Miscellaneous Disorders
Experimental and Over-the-Counter Supplements
Improving Outcomes
Strategies for Increasing Medication Adherence
Troubleshooting Non-Response to Psychiatric Medications

2:05pm - 2:15pm ET Q&A, Conclusion

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

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