About this course
Mental health professionals frequently work with clients who are prescribed for psychiatric medications and may observe changes related to medication side effects, withdrawal experiences, or symptom recurrence over time. Within collaborative mental health care, therapists play an important role in identifying when a medication review or deprescribing referral may be clinically appropriate, as well as in supporting clients during medication changes.
In this session, Nathaniel Barusch, M.D. will review key clinical indicators that suggest the need for medication reevaluation and provide guidance on differentiating medication side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and symptom recurrence. The presentation will address common considerations related to antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics, and outline therapeutic supports psychologists can offer during medication transitions. The session will also emphasize effective collaboration and communication with prescribing providers as part of coordinated, evidence-based care.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Disclosure
Thank you for your interest in attending our events! 100% of the proceeds from these events directly supports pro bono and sliding scale services at UCEBT.
This program explores the role medications can play in the therapeutic process, with a focus on deprescribing and medication review within collaborative mental health care. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive overview of prescribing practices or medication risks and side effects. Participants should not use this information to practice outside the scope of their training or licensure, and medication changes should be made only by qualified prescribing providers.
Proceeds from the talk will be supporting our pro bono and sliding scale program.
Conflicts of Interest: None.
Commercial Support: None.
AI Disclosure: Will be addressed in the training.
CE Credit:
One hours of CE credit is available for attendees who are present for the entire program. UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. UCEBT trainings also provide CE credit through NASW-UT, UMHCA, and UAMFT.
We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Presenter(s) and UCEBT have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program. For additional information or if accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at events@ucebt.com or (801) 419-0139.
