(WC - 059667 - DADIOMOV - 2024) Psychopharmacology: Essential Information for Mental Health Professionals

Course overview

Dr. David Dadiomov, a board certified psychiatric pharmacist with a doctorate in pharmacy and residency training in psychiatric pharmacy, shares his clinical expertise to provide detailed information about the range of common medications prescribed for mental health conditions. You will get the latest information on antidepressants, anxiolytics, and common medications for insomnia and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among others. Through lecture, the examination of multi-disciplinary ethics codes and real case examples, you will take a close look at the ethical decisions that accompany medication use and the non-prescribers role and limits with regards to medication discussions with your patients. Dr. Dadiomov serves as an expert in the field, frequently consulted and educating on best practices relating to psychotropic medications. Real-world clinical cases are used to supplement the material and reinforce complex topics into pertinent components. The most pressing, and frequently requested topics are presented including how to discuss the benefits and risks of medications within the scope of practice with your patients. The goal is for you to leave better prepared to communicate with your clients as well as the prescribers and other interdisciplinary colleagues. Dr. Dadiomov instructs you on how the medications work, their benefits, the side effects, and the most important information to optimize treatment outcomes.