Dr. Sara Dugan discusses the mechanisms by which food and medication may interact. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe how food and drugs may interact, 2) list foods and medications that may result in interactions, and 3) identify steps to address food and drug interactions.
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From Burnout to Resilience: Enhancing Provider Wellness
Dr. Randon Welton talks about the prevalence of burnout in the medical field and ways to help foster resilience.
Optimal Pharmacotherapy for Schizoaffective Disorder
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses medications that might be useful in treating schizoaffective disorder. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacotherapeutic medications used for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder (SAD) and 2) compare the efficacy and safety data of different medications for the treatment of patients with SAD.
Low-intensity CBTp Strategies and Techniques to use with Psychosis (Appropriate for use by case managers, medical personnel, and other allied professionals who regularly work with psychosis)
Useful strategies and techniques informed by CBT-p for non-license holding mental health providers are presented on by Dr. Valerie Kreider.
Laxative Do’s and Don’ts
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the mechanisms of action, advantages, disadvantages, and special considerations for common laxatives. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list laxative classes used to treat constipation, 2) identify common adverse effects of these agents, and 3) describe situations laxatives can best assist with.
Montelukast. What are the psychiatric adverse effect risks from this popular asthma/allergy medication and who is at risk?
In this video, Dr. Sara Dugan reviews the psychiatric side effects of montelukast, a medication commonly used to treat asthma. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list the neuropsychiatric adverse effects associated with the use of montelukast and 2) identify populations that have reported these adverse effects.
Intellectual Disability and Psychosis
Nicholas Dunlap, MEd, LPCC, presents on Intellectual Disability and Psychosis.
Dual Diagnosis – Systems of Care ECHO for Multi-System Youth
Dr. Julie P. Gentile covers the topic of Differential Diagnosis during October 15, 2020 session. For more program information, visit: https://wraparoundohio.org/project-echo/
Hyperprolactinemia: The medications that can cause it and what can be done about it.
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses medications that commonly cause hyperprolactinemia and presents options for management. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list the causes of elevated prolactin levels, 2) identify symptoms associated with elevated prolactin levels, and 3) compare the impact medications commonly used for mental health conditions have on prolactin levels.
MAO Inhibitors. How Do These Antidepressants Work and How to Use Them Safely
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan explains how the MAO inhibitors work and the mechanisms behind the potential risks. She also discusses the therapeutic benefits of these medications and how to use them safely. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the mechanism of action of the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), 2) identify relevant interactions of MAOIs with medications and foods, and 3) evaluate efficacy data of MAOIs in treatment of depression.
