Psychopharmacology: Essential Updates for Mental Health Professionals – Kenneth Carter

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If you are like a lot of therapists, many of your clients are taking psychotropic medicines prescribed by a number of different health care professionals. Despite who wrote the script, it is your responsibility to know your clients’ symptoms and reactions to medications, and to coordinate their care.

This intensive focuses on providing practical and useful information about antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and medication for insomnia, as well as the tools to handle the ethical decisions that surround psychopharmacology. Get to the “bottom line” on the most prescribed antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and medication for insomnia on the market today, and learn how to discuss scope of practice with your patients in order to optimize their care. The goal is for you to leave better prepared to communicate with your clients as well as the prescribers. 

1. Investigate the proper role of mental health professionals who treat clients receiving both psychotherapeutic medications and psychotherapy. 
2. Determine the traditional medications used for the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and medications for insomnia. 
3. Assess recent advances in the medications for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and insomnia.

• Why (and what) you should know about psychopharmacology
• Questions you can expect from clients and prescribers and how to answer them
• Latest information and newest medications for depression, anxiety, and insomnia