Psych Congress 2023 Brochure - 30

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential
of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
speaker: saunDra Jain, Ma, psyD, lpC
traCk(s): psyCHeDeliCs
This session will provide an overview of psychedelicassisted
therapy, including a discussion of the
psychedelic experience, the actual therapeutic
process, and what it's really like for patients
undergoing this type of treatment. Attendees
will gain a better understanding of the unique
therapeutic potential of psychedelics, including
their ability to help patients confront and overcome
deeply entrenched emotional and psychological
issues. By the end of this session, attendees will be
equipped with a foundational understanding of this
cutting-edge approach to mental health treatment.
5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Debate: Is It ADHD or Something
Else? Understanding Nuances of the
Differential Diagnosis
speakers: vlaD MaletiC, MD;
nassir gHaeMi, MD, MpH
traCk: aDHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
bipolar disorder (BPD), and treatment resistant
depression (TRD) are three psychiatric conditions
that often present with similar symptoms, making
accurate diagnosis challenging for clinicians. This
session will provide a comprehensive overview of
the differential diagnosis of ADHD and highlight the
nuances involved in identifying and differentiating
ADHD from other psychiatric and neurological
conditions that may present with similar symptoms.
Participants will gain an understanding of the
various diagnostic tools and methods used in
clinical practice to accurately diagnose ADHD,
including clinical interviews, rating scales, and
neuropsychological assessments.
Expert Panel: Cavalry Isn't Coming:
Clinician Burnout in a Post-COVID
World
speakers: Carl spitZer, MD; anDrew penn,
Ms, pMHnp; saunDra Jain, Ma, psyD, lpC
traCk(s): praCtiCe ManageMent,
wellness
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant
impact on the mental health of individuals
worldwide, including healthcare professionals who
have been at the forefront of the response. In this
session, we will explore the impact of the pandemic
on clinician burnout and discuss strategies to address
this issue in a post-COVID world.
We will review the factors that contribute to burnout,
such as long working hours, high patient loads, and
lack of support, and examine how the pandemic has
exacerbated these issues. We will also explore the
role of organizational and individual interventions
in reducing burnout and promoting resilience,
including mindfulness-based approaches, supportive
leadership, and workplace policy changes. By the
end of this session, participants will have a better
understanding of the impact of the pandemic
on clinician burnout and practical strategies for
addressing this issue in their own practices and
organizations.
Advances in Neuromodulation and
Stimulation for the Treatment of
Major Depressive Disorder
speaker: williaM MCCall, MD
traCk: Depressive DisorDers
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious
mental health condition that affects millions of
people worldwide. Despite the availability of various
treatments, a significant proportion of patients
continue to experience symptoms of depression.
Neuromodulation, a rapidly evolving field, is
emerging as a promising approach for the treatment
of MDD. This session will provide an overview of the
latest advances in neuromodulation techniques,
including deep brain stimulation, transcranial
magnetic stimulation, and transcranial direct current
stimulation.
Attendees will leave this session with a
comprehensive understanding of the latest advances
in neuromodulation for the treatment of MDD and
an appreciation of the potential for this approach to
transform the lives of patients with this debilitating
condition.
Transforming the Definition of
Wellness Focusing on the Whole
Person
speakers: anDrew sMitH, Msw, MpH;
greg Mattingly, MD
traCks: wellness, general psyCHiatry
In this session, we will explore
the complexities of balancing
psychiatric treatments with lifestyle
considerations, such as the tradeoffs between
medication adverse reactions like weight gain and
tremors. We will discuss how to find an acceptable
balance for each patient and consider the whole
health of the individual rather than solely addressing
their presenting issue.
While we cannot tell a patient what to do, we will
delve into how to create a treatment plan that best
fits the patient's needs and preferences. We will
examine the range of available treatments, including
those currently being developed, and discuss how
we can change the landscape of psychiatric care to
provide new and better options. We will also explore
the measures we use to determine what is acceptable
and the importance of advocating for new and
improved treatments to improve patient outcomes.
Join us for an engaging discussion on balancing
treatments and lifestyle for optimal psychiatric care.
develoPed in PartnershiP with dePression and
biPolar suPPort alliance.
Psych Congress has partnered with the Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance to deliver advanced
education on mood disorders including Depression
and Bipolar Disorder, which affect over 21 million
Americans and account for over 50% of the nation's
suicides every year.
6:45 PM-8:00 PM
Ps y ch c ongress
Po ster r e ce P tion &
a w ard s c eremony
Join the Psych Congress Steering Committee,
attendees, and peers for a poster reception and
awards ceremony.
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