When

Thursday March 30, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
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Where

The Association for Mental Health & Wellness 
2040 Ocean Avenue
Training Room
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779  

 
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Contact

Alexis Rodgers, LMSW 
Association for Mental Health and Wellness 
631-471-7242 x1315 
arodgers@mhaw.org 
 

Diagnosis and Psychopharmacology of PTSD, TBI, and Substance Use Disorders 
(3 CE Hours LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAT) 

With over 2.7 million service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, there is an increased need for mental health professionals who are current in treatment strategies for PTSD, TBI, and substance use disorders. Since service members and Veterans often see their psychotherapist more often than their psychiatrist, it is important for non-medical practitioners to have an understanding of the role of medications for PTSD and comorbid or related conditions such as mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) and substance use disorders to be able to incorporate discussions regarding medications into their plan of care.
This workshop, designed for the non-medical practitioner, will present an overview of how psychiatric medications are used in clinical practice to treat PTSD, mTBI, and substance use disorders. Realistic expectations of benefits and common side effects will also be discussed. Strategies to integrate information into dialogue with patients regarding the role of medications in treatment and recovery and effective coordination of care with prescribing physicians will also be discussed.  While the presentation is designed to fill a gap in care for Veterans and service members, professionals will be able to use knowledge gained in care of any patient with these issues.

 

Who Should Attend:
 
Social Workers and other non-medical mental health and addiction professionals and administrative staff from mental health or substance use programs.

The following topics will be discussed:
  • Brief discussion of Diagnosis of PTSD, Substance Use Disorders and mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury or concussion)
  • Medications in Treatment of PTSD, mTBI, and Substance Use Disorders
  • Common side effects of medications to treat PTSD, mTBI and Substance Use Disorders
  • The availability and use of Naloxone to treat opioid overdose will also be discussed
The participant will be able to:
  • Discuss the role of medications in comprehensive treatment of PTSD, mTBI and Substance Use Disorders
  • Identify common side effects of mental health medications used in treatment of PTSD, Depression, mTBI and Substance Use Disorders
  • Assist Service Members and Veterans in their self-monitoring of the impact of medications including side effects, symptom reduction and their conversations with their prescribing physicians
  • Identify medications that are effective for treatment of PTSD, mTBI and Substance Use Disorders


APPROVED FOR 3 CE HOURS (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAT)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. (Provider #0156)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. (Provider #MHC-0014)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. (Provider #MFT-0010) 

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. (Provider #CAT-0004)

*New York State Office of the Professions (NYSED) regulations require that participants attend the entire approved educational activity in order to receive continuing education credits, from 8:30am-11:30am.

NOTE: No Refunds will be issued for cancellations

Certiticate of Completion will be provided at the end of the workshop.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Frank Dowling, MD, FASAM, DFAPA, is board certified in addiction medicine and psychiatric medicine, and a graduate of SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at University Hospital at Stony Brook where he has a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry.

Dr. Dowling is an active member in various professional organizations, including NYSPA, APA, MSSNY, AMA, and NYSAM.  As a MSSNY member, Dr. Dowling has served on several public health committees and currently serves as Commissioner of Science and Public Health. 

Dr. Dowling has been a strong advocate for persons with psychiatric illnesses and substance use disorders and for those who face healthcare disparities.  He currently serves on the AMA Task Force on Opioid Abuse and has participated on panels at AMA meetings focused on the opioid abuse crisis.  Dr. Dowling has received several honors and professional recognitions including the APA's Bruno Lima Award given for significant contributions to the care and understanding of victims of disaster. Dr. Dowling is the Medical Advisor to POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance), a confidential, non-departmental voluntary assistance program for NYPD officers, the Medical Director for the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, and is a consultant to the Stony Brook World Trade Center Health Program. 

Dr. Dowling has a private practice with locations in Garden City and Islandia, NY, which specializes in the care of emergency responders, physicians and other healthcare professionals dealing with stress, trauma, and substance use disorders.