Live OCD & Anxiety Lecture Series: Clinical Aspects and Treatment of Tourette’s Disorders
Tourette’s and related tic disorders are relatively common and often impairing conditions. While pharmacotherapy has historically been considered the first-line (and only) active treatment for tics, medication use in children has been limited by safety and tolerability concerns. Over the past two decades behavioral treatments, most notably, the Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), have demonstrated efficacy and tolerability for tics in youth and adults, leading to designation as a first-line treatment, when available, for treating tics by the American Academy of Neurology and European and Canadian medical academies. This presentation will review the clinical aspects of Tourette’s and other tic disorders most relevant for treatment and describe the theoretical underpinings, implementation, benefits, and long-term outcomes of CBIT with reference to other treatment modalities. Core treatment elements will be demonstrated to illustrate their role in treatment. Following completion of the presentation, attendees should be able to describe the core components of this treatment.
Category
  • Anxiety/OCD
  • Psychotherapy
  • Workshop
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date December 6, 2024
Cost $0.00
Live Grand Rounds: Neuropsychiatric Implications of Plastics Pollution
Plastics production and use has grown exponentially since its commercial introduction in the 1950s. Although it has produced many societal benefits, the large-scale and indiscriminate use of plastics, especially in the last few decades, has led to large-scale environmental and health problems. Two findings raise significant neuropsychiatric concerns: micro- and nanoplastics are present in human brains and plastics-related endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cross the placenta and the blood-brain barrier. This talk will provide an overview of the plastics crisis and its relevance to mental health.
Category
  • Addiction
  • Grand Rounds
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date December 10, 2024
Cost $0.00
Live Grand Rounds: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis: An Underutilized and Effective Treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy was first applied to psychotic disorders by Aaron Beck in 1952, however the first clinical trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBT-P) was not completed until 1992. CBT-P has been shown to reduce distress related to psychotic symptoms by up to 40% and improve overall functioning. The evidence supporting its use is so robust that it is recommended in the American Psychiatric Association (APA) guidelines as well as the National Institutes of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for treatment of schizophrenia. However, this treatment remains underutilized and often unavailable for people in the United States experiencing psychosis due to lack of experienced practitioners and lack of understanding regarding the benefit of CBT-P in the treatment of psychotic disorders. This presentation aims to improve understanding of the evidence base surrounding CBT-P in the treatment of people experiencing psychosis and to describe the process of CBT-P.
Category
  • Grand Rounds
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychotherapy
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date December 18, 2024
Cost $0.00
Live Workshop: Identifying High Quality HRE Conditions as Part of Functional Behavior Assessment
This presentation introduces the Happy, Relaxed, and Engaged (HRE) Framework, emphasizing its role in Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and behavior interventions. Participants will learn to identify key indicators of high-quality HRE states and understand how these conditions enhance behavioral outcomes, emotional regulation, and learning. The session explores the impact of environmental factors on achieving HRE and presents data collection techniques to assess these states. Case study examples will be presented to demonstrate the importance of assessing HRE for students with complex behavioral needs.
Category
  • Basic Science
  • Child & Adolescent
  • Workshop
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 Behavior Analyst Certification Board
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date December 20, 2024
Cost $0.00
Live Grand Rounds: Dietary Modulation of Glutamate as a Novel Treatment for Mental Illness
There is excellent emerging data on the contribution of ultra-processed foods to mental health outcomes (and other medical conditions). Ultra-processed food tends to contain a high number of food additives. One class of food additives in particular, flavor enhancing food additives, tend to create an unnatural attraction to these processed foods, while also having the ability to affect nervous system functioning in certain individuals. The main component of these additives is glutamate, an amino acid which has the ability to stimulate neurons in the tongue (making food taste better) while also having the ability to affect nervous system function elsewhere. This presentation will teach clinicians about this dietary exposure and how it has been tied to mental health disorders. Currently, clinicians do not receive training in nutrition, and thus, are unable to offer advice in this area. This talk will educate attendees about the role of glutamatergic neurotransmission in mental health and will also provide easy-to-use tools for helping people change their eating behaviors.
Category
  • Basic Science
  • Grand Rounds
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date January 15, 2025
Cost $0.00
Live OCD & Anxiety Lecture Series: Nuances of OCD treatment in Complex Cases
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is rarely a standalone condition. Complex cases often present with comorbidities such as severe anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, Tic Disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and sometimes a combination of these and other conditions. In this presentation, we will explore the nuances of treating OCD in complex cases, highlighting the importance of clinical expertise in recognizing and addressing these comorbidities and adapting treatment. We will discuss tailored interventions that account for the interplay between conditions, ensuring more comprehensive and effective care for individuals facing these challenging symptom presentations and very complex cases.
Category
  • Anxiety/OCD
  • Psychotherapy
  • Workshop
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date January 17, 2025
Cost $0.00
Live Grand Rounds: Military Cultural Competence
This lecture is for mental health providers who want to develop a better understanding about how military culture can impact patients’ experience of their symptoms and of mental health treatment. It provides an overview of military culture and cultural competence, with a focus on the short comings of a sociologic approach to cultural competence. The benefits of a patient centered approach utilizing the cultural formation interview (CFI) from the DSM-5-TR is then introduced, along with an overview of efforts to develop a military version of the CFI, to include it’s recent inclusion in the DSM-5-TR. Participants are then challenged with clinical cases involving military patients that benefit from utilization of the military version of the CFI.
Category
  • Community Mental Health
  • Grand Rounds
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date January 29, 2025
Cost $0.00
Live OCD & Anxiety Lecture Series: Invisible Clutter: The Weight of Digital Hoarding
Not all clutter takes up physical space. In our increasingly digital world, many individuals struggle with the accumulation of digital information- over saving photos, files, apps, and emails. Digital hoarding can cause significant stress and impairment, hindering one’s ability to live fully. In this workshop, we’ll explore the various causes and methods of digital hoarding and provide insights into breaking the cycle, helping individuals regain control of their digital lives. We will explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and an integrative approach that focuses on motivation and emotional regulation, offering a more personalized and compassionate approach to managing digital overload. Case discussions will be utilized to illustrate different skills and provide valuable insights into recovery. This workshop will offer up to date research addressing the behavior while providing guidance in developing a behavioral plan through actionable strategies to help those impacted by digital hoarding.
Category
  • Anxiety/OCD
  • Psychotherapy
  • Workshop
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date February 21, 2025
Cost $0.00
Live OCD & Anxiety Lecture Series: SCRUPULOSITY: Treating Religious, Moral, and Spiritual Manifestations of OCD
People who suffer with scrupulosity, as a subtype of OCD, can experience a range of challenges getting treatment, such as invalidation of actual spiritual and religious practice (or lack thereof) or becoming overly in obsessional loops and compulsive behaviors. Clinicians often must wade through poorer insight and additional resistance. SCRUPULOSITY: Treating Religious, Moral, and Spiritual Manifestations of OCD invites a brief but comprehensive study into the history of OCD itself—which involves clergy and church history, offering attendees evidence-based tools and resources for best results.
Category
  • Anxiety/OCD
  • Psychotherapy
  • Workshop
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date March 14, 2025
Cost $0.00
Live Grand Rounds: Visual Thinking Strategies for Health Professionals
The arts and humanities play a fundamental role in health professions education. Integrating A&H pedagogical methods into health professions education supports clinical skill mastery, perspective taking, personal insight, and social advocacy. This highly interactive talk will focus on Visual Thinking Strategies, an evidence-based arts and humanities method that enhances individual attributes crucial to clinical care, including implicit bias awareness and critical thinking, while contributing to inclusive learning spaces by minimizing pre-existing hierarchies and fostering team cohesion. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Visual Thinking Strategies discussion and reflect together on how Visual Thinking Strategies supports the development of clinically relevant attributes, as well as facilitative teaching and leadership skills, informed by an understanding of the method’s key elements.
Category
  • Basic Science
  • Conceptual Psych
  • Grand Rounds
Format
  • Live Webinar
Credits
  • 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
  • 1.00 Psychologists
  • 1.00 MNA Contact Hours for Nurses
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date March 18, 2025
Cost $0.00