Contact
Latonia Yarbrough
Mental Health America of Illinois
312-368-9070 x320
lyarbrough@mhai.org
SAVE THE DATE for these upcoming workshops!
Monday, September 29th 9:30am - 11:30am Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Wednesday, October 15th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Understanding Sexual Violence
Tuesday, October 21st, 9:30am - 11:30am Restoring Hope After Suicide
Thursday, October 30th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults
Mental Health America of Illinois Presents:
ADHD: New Trends in Treatment
Presentation by Michael Feld, M.D.
Dr. Michael Feld will discuss current trends and treatment protocols for children,adolescents and adults who suffer from ADHD. Dr Feld,a national expert in ADHD, will consider the new medications on the market,as well as innovative ways for physicians to manage ADHD with short,medium,and longer acting agents. Co - morbidities,such as depression and anxiety will also be discussed. Finally, Dr. Feld will entertain case specific questions from the audience.
Objectives:
Educate participants about the risks and benefits of older and newer ADHD medications.
Teach non physicians how to help patients ask the right questions of their doctors.
Assist participants in understanding length of action for a variety of medications.
Discuss alternatives to medication.
Assist participants in understanding the impact of co-morbid conditions.
Cost of this workshop it $30 and 2 CEUs are available for Professional Counselors and Social Workers. 2 CPDUs now available for educators!! Discounted parking ($16) is available at 20 E. Randolph (Macy's Parking Garage).
About the Presenter:
Dr. Feld received his medical degree from Northwestern university and has worked for 25 years with a variety of hospital,outpatient,and school consultations. He is presently in private practice in northbrook,il. And the community education psychiatrist at Alexian a Brothers behavioral health hospital. Dr. Feld teaches family practice physicians and pediatricians all over the country on the use of ADHD medication.
About MHEP:
The Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP) is a series of educational presentations/trainings throughout the Chicagoland area. Presentation topics range from addictions to bullying to social emotional literacy, and other current mental health topics. The goal of MHEP is to provide mental health providers with the most up-to-date information and tools to successfully treat their clients, as well as to empower consumers to live successful and productive lives.