AACP Psychiatry Update Encore Presentation 2016

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: -Recognize overlapping symptoms and devise an approach to address the individual patient's comorbidities -Examine current standards in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders; depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse and mild cognitive impairment -Raise awareness among psychiatrists and MHPs on current clinical evidence so they can counsel patients on the risks vs. benefits of pharmacologic therapy for managing various psychiatric disorders/diseases This activity is designed for general, pediatric and adolescent and geriatric psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals interested in treating patients with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, The Difficult Child, Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, Pregnancy/Women's Health, Geriatric Issues, and Sleep Disorders. AACP members receive $100 off their registration