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Alan S. Bloom – Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals

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Faculty:Faculty:
Alan S. BloomAlan S. Bloom
Duration:Duration:
6 Hours 7 Minutes6 Hours 7 Minutes
Format:Format:
Audio and VideoAudio and Video
Copyright:Copyright:
Feb 06, 2019Feb 06, 2019

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Manual – Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals (4.48 MB) Manual – Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals (4.48 MB) 65 Pages65 Pages Available after Purchase Available after Purchase

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PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONSPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
Core Pharmacological PrinciplesCore Pharmacological Principles

  • Brain structures & circuits involved in: Brain structures & circuits involved in:
    • Emotional regulationEmotional regulation
    • Executive function & inhibitory controlExecutive function & inhibitory control
    • Reward & pleasureReward & pleasure
    • Learning & memoryLearning & memory
  • Receptors and neurotransmitters important in the actions of psychopharmacological agents Receptors and neurotransmitters important in the actions of psychopharmacological agents
    • Biogenic aminesBiogenic amines
    • Excitatory & inhibitory neurotransmittersExcitatory & inhibitory neurotransmitters
    • Endorphins & endocannabinoidsEndorphins & endocannabinoids

Your Role in Combined Psychological & Pharmacological TreatmentsYour Role in Combined Psychological & Pharmacological Treatments

  • Collaboration & communication with prescribing professionalsCollaboration & communication with prescribing professionals
  • Managing the combined treatments Managing the combined treatments
    • Referrals for medicationReferrals for medication
    • Client psycho-educationClient psycho-education
    • Monitoring drug effects & side effectsMonitoring drug effects & side effects
    • Promoting adherence to combined treatmentsPromoting adherence to combined treatments

DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF DSM-5® MENTAL DISORDERSDRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF DSM-5® MENTAL DISORDERS

Depressive DisordersDepressive Disorders

  • Neurobiology of depressionNeurobiology of depression
  • Drugs used to treat depressive disorders Drugs used to treat depressive disorders
    • Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
      • Effects, side effects and cautionsEffects, side effects and cautions
      • Suicide risk & discontinuation syndromeSuicide risk & discontinuation syndrome
      • Serotonin syndromeSerotonin syndrome
  • Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
    • Effects, side effects, and cautionsEffects, side effects, and cautions
  • Atypical antidepressant agents Atypical antidepressant agents
    • Effects, side effects, and cautionsEffects, side effects, and cautions
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
    • Effects, side effects, and cautionsEffects, side effects, and cautions
    • Why were newer drugs needed?Why were newer drugs needed?
  • MAO inhibitors MAO inhibitors
    • Effects, side effects, and cautionsEffects, side effects, and cautions
  • Choosing an antidepressantChoosing an antidepressant
  • What if first-line antidepressants do not work? What if first-line antidepressants do not work?
    • Augmentation with antipsychoticsAugmentation with antipsychotics
  • What about herbs like St. John’s Wort?What about herbs like St. John’s Wort?

Schizophrenia Spectrum DisordersSchizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

  • Biological theories of schizophreniaBiological theories of schizophrenia
  • ”Typical” & “atypical” antipsychotic drugs ”Typical” & “atypical” antipsychotic drugs
    • Effects, side effects & cautions – similarities & differencesEffects, side effects & cautions – similarities & differences
  • Latest evidence-based comparisonsLatest evidence-based comparisons
  • Drugs for treatment-resistant schizophreniaDrugs for treatment-resistant schizophrenia
  • Other uses of antipsychotic drugsOther uses of antipsychotic drugs

Bipolar DisordersBipolar Disorders

  • Biological theories for bipolar disordersBiological theories for bipolar disorders
  • Drugs used to treat bipolar disorders Drugs used to treat bipolar disorders
    • A prototype agent-lithium A prototype agent-lithium
      • Effects, side effects & cautionsEffects, side effects & cautions
    • Anticonvulsants Anticonvulsants
      • Effects, side effects & cautionsEffects, side effects & cautions
    • Antipsychotics – approved agentsAntipsychotics – approved agents
    • Combination drug therapyCombination drug therapy

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive & Sleep-Wake DisordersAnxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive & Sleep-Wake Disorders

  • The neurobiology of anxiety-related disordersThe neurobiology of anxiety-related disorders
  • The structure of sleepThe structure of sleep
  • Drugs used in the treatment of anxiety & insomnia Drugs used in the treatment of anxiety & insomnia
    • Benzodiazepines & Benzodiazepine-like drugsBenzodiazepines & Benzodiazepine-like drugs
    • Misuse of these drugs in treatmentMisuse of these drugs in treatment
    • SSRI’s & other drugs used to treat anxietySSRI’s & other drugs used to treat anxiety

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder & Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia)Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder & Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia)

  • ADHD ADHD
    • Psycho-stimulants Psycho-stimulants
      • Effects, side effects & cautionsEffects, side effects & cautions
    • Alpha-Adrenergic AgonistsAlpha-Adrenergic Agonists
  • Major neurocognitive disorders Major neurocognitive disorders
    • Drugs used in the treatment of cognitive impairmentDrugs used in the treatment of cognitive impairment
    • Future treatmentsFuture treatments

Prescription Drug AbusePrescription Drug Abuse

  • Mental disorders & risk of comorbid prescription drug abuseMental disorders & risk of comorbid prescription drug abuse
  • Classes of drugs that are frequently abused Classes of drugs that are frequently abused
    • StimulantsStimulants
    • Sedative-hypnoticsSedative-hypnotics
    • OpiatesOpiates
  • Strategies for the prevention & early identification of prescription drug abuseStrategies for the prevention & early identification of prescription drug abuse

LIMITATIONS OF RESEARCH AND POTENTIAL RISKSLIMITATIONS OF RESEARCH AND POTENTIAL RISKS

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Alan S. Bloom, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 1

Alan Bloom, Ph.D.,Alan Bloom, Ph.D., is a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He earned a joint Ph.D. in psychology and pharmacology and consults regularly with psychiatrists and attorneys in drug abuse and other pharmacology related cases. Dr. Bloom has conducted extensive research on the impact of drugs of abuse (marijuana, cocaine, etc.) on the brain through use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). His studies have been funded by the NIH and other national organizations and reported in an extensive number of publications and presentations. Dr. Bloom has served on the NIDA center grant review panel and is an appointed member of the Controlled Substance Board of the State of Wisconsin. He is a strong and experienced presenter providing lively, information-packed seminars. is a professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He earned a joint Ph.D. in psychology and pharmacology and consults regularly with psychiatrists and attorneys in drug abuse and other pharmacology related cases. Dr. Bloom has conducted extensive research on the impact of drugs of abuse (marijuana, cocaine, etc.) on the brain through use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). His studies have been funded by the NIH and other national organizations and reported in an extensive number of publications and presentations. Dr. Bloom has served on the NIDA center grant review panel and is an appointed member of the Controlled Substance Board of the State of Wisconsin. He is a strong and experienced presenter providing lively, information-packed seminars.

Speaker Disclosures:Speaker Disclosures:

Speaker Disclosures: Speaker Disclosure: Financial: Alan Bloom is a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Speaker Disclosures: Speaker Disclosure: Financial: Alan Bloom is a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Alan Bloom is the vice-chair for the State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board.Non-financial: Alan Bloom is the vice-chair for the State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board.

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