Psych Congress Elevate 2024 Digital Brochure - 17

Whole Patient Care:
Functional Psychiatry
arwen podesta, Md;
chelsie Monroe, apn, pMhnp-bc;
vanessa JoY walker
Practice/ProfessioNal
maNagemeNt
This session invites attendees to explore the paradigm
of Whole Patient Medicine and delve into
the principles of Functional Medicine within the
context of psychiatric care. Through a comparative
analysis of two distinct practices, participants will
gain insights into how integrative approaches are
incorporated into psychiatric treatment. The session
will comprehensively review evidence-based
workups conducted by different practitioners,
shedding light on their distinctive methodologies.
3:10 PM-4:10 PM
Character Complexity:
Personality Disorders in the
Media and the Real World
ilan Melnick, Md;
brittanY albright, Md, Mph
PsychoPharmacology
This session delves into the portrayal of personality
disorders in various forms of media, offering
a unique lens through which to explore the
challenges and complexities inherent in clinical
practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into
recognizing and diagnosing personality disorders,
navigating the pitfalls of treatment management,
and exploring novel therapeutic approaches. By
examining how personality disorders are depicted
in media, this session aims to enhance clinicians'
understanding, empathy, and skillset when working
with individuals experiencing these complex
mental health challenges.
Diving into the Future:
Mastering the Virtual Frontier in
Telepsychiatry
edward kaFtarian, Md;
lucia cheng, Md
techNology
Join us for a dynamic and insightful journey into
the uncharted territories of telepsychiatry. In this
groundbreaking session, we'll tackle the unique
challenges of the digital therapy environment
head-on. Discover cutting-edge, evidence-based
strategies to conquer physical, technical, and
clinical hurdles, and revolutionize your approach
to patient care and medication management.
Designed for mental health professionals eager to
excel in the digital age, this session offers practical
tools and knowledge to confidently navigate and
thrive in the rapidly evolving world of telepsychiatry.
Get ready to transform your practice and
deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in the
digital era of mental health services.
From Blockade to Breakthrough:
Rethinking Patient Medication
Access
desiree Matthews, pMhnp-bc; kevin
williaMs, Ms, Mpas, pa-c
Practice/ProfessioNal
maNagemeNt
This session will empower clinicians to overcome
barriers to treatment due to third-party barriers
and patient-related barriers of income and insurance
status and provide best practices to streamline
and reduce the prior authorization burden.
Reimbursement considerations for ketamine and
interventional psychiatry practices and navigating
healthcare access for various treatments, including
specialty medications like VMAT2s, LAIs, and postpartum
treatments. Attendees will receive practical
advice on how documentation and coding
impact reimbursement, medication access, and
resources for further learning and support. By gaining
this knowledge, healthcare practitioners can
optimize their patient's health through treatment
access and enhance patient care outcomes.
4:20 PM-5:20 PM
Exhibit Hall, Career Fair, &
Poster Presentations
Join your peers in the Exhibit Hall to
engage with mentors, recruiters, and future
employers, and learn about available pharmaceuticals
and devices for your practice.
Have your CV reviewed by a hiring expert
(booth #319), get a professional headshot
taken by our photographer (booth #330),
and more!
Visit the Poster Pavilion to review relevant,
cutting-edge research, keep up-to-date
on innovative projects and programs, and
learn from your colleagues in this peer-topeer
educational format.
Visit the Psych Congress Elevate booth
(#222) to register with an exclusive Alumni
rate for 2025 and to learn more about our
other Psych Congress events.
5:00 PM-5:20 PM
DJ and Karaoke
Join your peers and faculty for
Elevate's Got Talent!
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Poster Reception
Join the Psych Congress Elevate Steering
Committee, attendees, and peers for a
poster reception with live music, hors
d'oeuvres, and cocktails. Sponsored by
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Join us For exciting, energetic,
and livelY dJ an karaoke
entertainMent onsite!
Learn More 
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