Psychotropic Medication (4 Part Series): PART 1 (Videoconference) 

Part 1: Antidepressants

Presenters: Terry Broda and Elizabeth Kacew

Terry Broda and Elizabeth Kacew, Nurse Practitioners, will facilitate a four-part interactive videoconference series on the types of psychiatric medications commonly prescribed to people with intellectual disabilities. A brief overview of the medication and its use will be provided, followed by an overview of the potential side effects to observe.

Other parts of this series include (must register for each event separately):

Part 2: Anti-Psychotics and Anxiolytics, September 22, 2014

Part 3: Mood Stabilizers, September 29, 2014

Part 4: Other Common Medication prescribed to Individuals with an Intellectual Disability and/or Dual Diagnosis, October 6, 2014

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