About Conference

The robust demand for mental health services has grown steadily and outpaced the supply of psychiatrists. Non-psychiatric clinicians are increasingly filling that void and providing vital mental health care in many settings, including primary care clinics, hospitals, and community health centers. This conference will provide additional support to these clinicians so that they are better prepared to meet the mental health needs of their patient populations.

Highlights

Discuss the importance of family planning in psychiatric patients of reproductive age. Describe the basics of psychiatric illness in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Discuss the essential role of sleep, particularly concerning mental and brain health. Identify threats to healthy sleep and signs/symptoms of insomnia. Identify and assess self-harm risk in patients. Practice effective communication strategies for discussing sensitive issues related to self-harm.