Racial inequity has become central in the national conversation about physical and mental health care since the Covid-19 pandemic. We know that behavioral and mental health care can be impacted by one’s physical health. Historically marginalized groups that have been denied equitable access to healthcare also experience disproportionate risk of living with untreated behavioral and mental health condition. The constant exposure to the reality of health disparities across racial groups amplifies the need to make what has been invisible, visible. This workshop examines racial differences with the goal of promoting access to equitable care.

Over the past decade there has been significant progress in identifying and treating pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder, NPD. This presentation aims at discussing strategies for recognizing and diagnosing NPD, understanding the individual struggling with this personality disorder, and outlining advances in treatment interventions and modalities. Specific attention will be given to the range and dimensions of narcissistic personality functioning, and the process of change.

This webinar " The Unheard Echoes of Rape in the African American community" will address best practices for serving African American survivors while analyzing the systems, and historical roots that contribute to barriers to disclosure, and accessing services.

This presentation was originally reviewed on December 5, 2022, and broadcast live online on December 2, 2022, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET.

This presentation was originally reviewed on December 5, 2022, and broadcast live online on December 2, 2022, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET. 

The presentation will focus on addressing the importance of providing tailored, culturally competent, LGBTQ+ affirmative psychological interventions to LGBTQ individuals. We will cover how the impact of perceived heterosexist bias, homophobia, and therapists’ general lack of understanding and/or adequate training of gender and sexual diversity may result in distrust and/or avoidance of medical or mental health services. The lecture will provide healthcare providers with a deeper understanding of the significance of LGBTQ affirmative care and equip them with strategies and practical tips for delivering culturally competent and respectful care to all patients, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The goal is to empower healthcare providers to make positive changes in their approach to LGBTQ patient care.

This presentation was originally reviewed on December 13, 2022, and broadcast live online on December 16, 2022, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and often debilitating mental health condition characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repeated distress-reducing behaviors (compulsions). Frequently misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated, this series of lectures will demystify OCD and related disorders and the most effective protocols for helping those who suffer from them. Attendees new to or heavily experienced in treating OCD and related disorders will gain knowledge from multiple perspectives. This unique format features six lectures from top experts in the field, scheduled across three sessions over the Spring season. This series includes experts presenting on the treatment of comorbid OCD and PTSD, the role of the “self” in OCD treatment, how to motivate OCD patients in treatment, recent updates in novel neurosurgical treatments of OCD, understanding and treating Panic Disorder, and the diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and often debilitating mental health condition characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repeated distress-reducing behaviors (compulsions). Frequently misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated, this series of lectures will demystify OCD and related disorders and the most effective protocols for helping those who suffer from them. Attendees new to or heavily experienced in treating OCD and related disorders will gain knowledge from multiple perspectives. This unique format features six lectures from top experts in the field, scheduled across three sessions over the Spring season. This series includes experts presenting on the treatment of comorbid OCD and PTSD, the role of the “self” in OCD treatment, how to motivate OCD patients in treatment, recent updates in novel neurosurgical treatments of OCD, understanding and treating Panic Disorder, and the diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and often debilitating mental health condition characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repeated distress-reducing behaviors (compulsions). Frequently misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated, this series of lectures will demystify OCD and related disorders and the most effective protocols for helping those who suffer from them. Attendees new to or heavily experienced in treating OCD and related disorders will gain knowledge from multiple perspectives. This unique format features six lectures from top experts in the field, scheduled across three sessions over the Spring season. This series includes experts presenting on the treatment of comorbid OCD and PTSD, the role of the “self” in OCD treatment, how to motivate OCD patients in treatment, recent updates in novel neurosurgical treatments of OCD, understanding and treating Panic Disorder, and the diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder.