Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Symposium 2018

Please join us for the fourth annual Spectrum Health Medical Group Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine Symposium on Wednesday, October 3rd.  Presentation topics will include pain, pediatrics, and suicide prevention.
The intended audience includes physicians, advance practice providers, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. 

Agenda:
8:00-8:30am          Registration and Breakfast

8:30-8:35am          Welcome and Introduction

                                Kiran Taylor, MD

 
8:35-9:35am          Psychologically Informed Care: The value of integrating psychosocial and behavioral factors into a biomedical practice
                                Tim Phillips, PT, DPT, MTC

This administrative case study outlines the process, outcomes, and lessons learned over the past 5 years as psychological, social and behavioral factors were screened for and evidence based interventions were applied to low back pain and chronic pain in the ambulatory setting.   Physical therapists were trained to appreciate these factors as relevant treatment targets and upskilled with motivational communication, cognitive behavioral strategies, and a modern understanding of the neuroscience of pain.

9:35-9:50am         Morning Break

9:50-10:50am       Breakout #1: Pain
                                1A: Improving Patient Care Using Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Case Consultation: Chronic Pain and Substance Use

                              Curt Cunningham, DO; Scott Haga, PA-C; Kaili Ball, LMSW
Best practices of how to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to screen and treat adults with chronic pain and/or substance use.

                                1B: Treatment Disparities in Pain Management

                              Sylvia Malcore, PhD; Antu Segal, PsyD
The presentation will covered topics related to pain management and the disparities associated with managing pain in different patient populations.

10:50-11:00am      Break

11:00-12:00pm     How to support pediatric patients with somatic symptoms: Tips from a pediatric psychologist to pave the way for multidisciplinary treatment
                                Brittany Barber Garcia, PhD
The presentation will discuss how somatic symptoms present in children and adolescents, and use chronic pain as an example of this.  The biopsychosocial model will be discussed as a way to explain the effects of and treatment for somatic symptom disorders in pediatric patients.  Finally, specific tips will be offered to providers for how to interact with these patients and their families to set them up for success.

12:00-1:00pm       Lunch

1:00-2:00pm         Breakout #2: Pediatrics
                                  2A: Improving Patient Care Using Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Case Consultation: Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

                            Heather Hellman, LMSW; Curt Cunningham, DO; Brandon Holmes, LMSW
Best practices of how to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to screen and treat adolescents with depression and anxiety including case presentation

                                  2B: Confidentiality Considerations and Rapport Building Strategies with Children & Adolescents

                             Lisa Vroman Stokes, PhD; Sarah Frantz, LMSW, CAADC
This presentation will briefly discuss state laws regarding assent versus consent for treatment for minors, as well as confidentiality for children/adolescents participating in outpatient psychotherapy.  Language and practical strategies to use when communicating confidentiality to families will be provided, as well as approaches to revisiting confidentiality throughout treatment when new information presents itself.  Discussion of effective techniques and interventions to engage children and adolescents in therapy, and build a strong therapeutic alliance will be offered.
 

2:00-2:10pm             Break

2:10-3:10pm             Breakout #3: Suicide Prevention
                                       3A: Screening for Depression and Suicidality in Primary Care

                                 Rima Shah, MD, MBA
Major Depressive Disorder is one of the world's great public health problems with increased morbidity and mortality associated with it. It is important to ensure efficient methods of population screening so that patients receive the appropriate treatment. Effective treatments of depression not only reduce symptoms associated with disease and reduce risk of suicide but can improve functioning and physical well-being.

                              
                                       3B: Suicidal Crises:  Navigating the Complexities of Connecting to Mental Health Resources

                                 James McCormick, LMSW; Danielle Montag-Plaza, BS, MHA; Sonja Mayo, LMSW
Participants will hear from a 3 person panel and be able to participate in Q&A.  The panel will describe hurdles they encountered and creative options they've used to locate Mental Health resources for suicidal patients who are in crisis.  They will specifically address resources for veterans, pediatrics and regional locations with minimal options and collaborative efforts to address patient needs.

                             
3:10-3:25pm             Afternoon Break

3:25-4:25pm             What is ACEs and Why Is It Important?
                                      Jodi Spicer, MA

     ACEs are adverse childhood experiences, or traumatic events such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction that occur before the age of 18.  The ACE Study found that our childhood experiences have a tremendous, lifelong impact on our health and the quality of our lives.  This presentation will help participants understand about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the ACE Study, understand the impact of ACEs on health outcomes, and learn about their role in buffering the negative effects for children and families.

4:25-4:30pm             Closing Remarks
                                     Kiran Taylor, MD
                     
 

Breakout Session Registration
*If you plan to attend the breakout presentations and receive credit for them, you must register below.