In-Person Continuing Education Opportunity: Mental Health Awareness Symposium
Dear RxPost Community,
We are excited to share an upcoming in-person Continuing Education (CE) opportunity that you won't want to miss! The Southern California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SCSHP) invites you to the Fall Continuing Education Symposium on Mental Health Awareness. This event offers a valuable chance to earn 3 hours of CE credits and is free for SCSHP members.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Location: Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Center765 W College St, Los Angeles, CA 90012*(Free Parking Available)*
Meals: Light breakfast and coffee will be provided from 8:00-9:00 AM, along with industry exhibits. A lunchbox will be available to go, sponsored by SCSHP.
CE Fee:Free for SCSHP Members
Non-members interested in claiming CE, please email: Terrance Yu, Chapter President for more details.
Note: If capacity exceeds sign-ups, priority will be given to SCSHP members.
Please RSVP here: terrance.x.yu@kp.org
Featured Speakers & Topics:
Dr. Mary Gutierrez, PharmD, APh, BCPP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA
Topic: Nutritional Psychiatry: The Science of Food and Mental Health
ACPE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Describe the gut-brain connection and the effects of the gut microbiome on mental health.
- List nutrients associated with improved mental health using evidence-based information.
- Describe the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, prebiotics, probiotics, minerals, and vitamins on mental health. Discuss the applications of applying nutritional science in psychiatry.
Dr. Julie Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy; Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Practice Pearls
ACPE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
Pharmacist Objectives:
- Explain how symptoms of ADHD present differently in children, adolescents, and adults.
- Discuss treatment considerations when ADHD coexists with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, substance use disorder, Tourette disorder, eating disorders, epilepsy, and cardiovascular disease.
- Compare pharmacologic treatments for ADHD with regard to dosing, effectiveness, safety, available formulations, monitoring, and patient and family counseling points.
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We highly encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!