Perinatal psychiatric disorders are common, with a 12-month prevalence rate of approximately 25%. Despite the high prevalence of perinatal depression (approx. 12%), it is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated, with resultant deleterious consequences to mothers and their offspring.  Join Kristina M. Deligiannidis, M.D., as she discusses the clinical features and pathogenesis of perinatal depression as current treatment approaches.

This presentation was originally reviewed on July 14, 2022, and broadcast live online on July 13, 2022, from 12:oo PM – 1:00 PM ET. 

This presentation was originally reviewed on June 24, 2022, and broadcast live online on June 15, 2022, from 12:oo PM – 1:00 PM ET. 

This presentation was originally reviewed on May 31, 2022, and broadcast live online on June 1, 2022, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET. 

Addiction to alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and opioids can be devastating, as we all know. But video games, online porn, internet gaming, internet gambling, and other technological addictions can be every bit as addictive as substances. Join Petros Levounis, MD, MA as he discusses the addictive potential of technology and the psychology and culture of internet gaming addictions.

This presentation will be an ONLINE VIRTUAL LIVE broadcast on September 28, 2022, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET. While this activity is LIVE and can only be viewed during the time specified, the evaluation will be available online until October 26, 2022. Go to the Register tab above to learn how to participate for continuing education credit, watch the broadcast and download the slides.

This presentation will be an ONLINE VIRTUAL LIVE broadcast on September 14, 2022, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET. While this activity is LIVE and can only be viewed during the time specified, the evaluation will be available online until October 12, 2022. Go to the Register tab above to learn how to participate for continuing education credit, watch the broadcast and download the slides.

The pandemic affected different communities and age groups across the U.S. in distinct and varied ways. It is vital that healthcare workers understand these disparate experiences and work to address inequities. This presentation will provide concrete recommendations on ways to increase identification, access, and treatment of diverse groups who have been historically marginalized and left out of established systems of care. We will also learn why early experiences are so important for very young children and how the pandemic may be affecting their development and shaping their brain architecture. Join Wanjikũ FM Njoroge, MD, as she discusses COVID-19, the disproportionality of its transmission, and its effect on the early experiences and neurodevelopment of children.

The shortage of psychiatric beds has made it more difficult for patients to access inpatient care while in a mental health crisis. Even so, hospitalization may not always be the best setting to address the patient’s needs. Invasive Home Treatment can be an alternative to in-patient hospital treatment and preferred to patients seeking intensive in-home private care. Join David S. Heath, MB, ChB, FRCPC, as he discusses the research and evolution behind Intensive Home Treatment and how it fits into a mental health system.

Effective education on how to provide practical, meaningful, trauma-responsive, and neuroscience-based intervention is missing from many training and orientation programs. Life Space Crisis Intervention fills this gap. Participants in this workshop will learn about crisis intervention tools that adults can employ to turn problem situations into learning opportunities for struggling young people. Join Abby L. Potter, M.Ed, as she discusses Life Space Crisis Intervention and the Conflict Cycle paradigm.