About this Course
The course will cover medications commonly used to treat psychiatric disorders found in the DSM-V as well as briefly touch on procedures such as TMS, ketamine infusions, stellate ganglion blocks, vagal nerve stimulation and ECT. The material will broadly cover antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedative-hypnotics, anxiolytics, and drugs used for the treatment of substance abuse, highlighting the basic mechanism of action, FDA and off label indications, common adverse side effects as well basic cautions in matters of pregnancy, lactation and interactions with OTC medications, herbs, and foods. The course will also include information on drugs such as metformin and semaglutide that are now being used to address weight gain associated with psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications. Further we will cover the short and long term effects of recreational drugs of abuse, such as cannabis and alcohol, on medications that have recently been released on the market, such as zuranolone now approved for post-partum depression, and medications currently undergoing human trials for FDA approval, such as MDMA for PTSD. There will also be a section on nutritional and integrative psychiatry, examining the role of diet and exploring the value of such supplementation as l-methyl folate, omega 3 fatty acids, and N-acetyl cysteine in mental health.
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2 CE available for LCPC, LCSW, and clinical psychologists
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to....
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distinguish which antidepressants have a higher risk of weight gain and daytime sedation
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differentiate between serotonin discontinuation and serotonin syndrome
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identify the difference between akathisia, which can be a side effect of medications like fluoxetine, and anxiety
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detect dystonia and pseudo-Parkinsonism
Instructor(s)
Robert Marseilles
MD
Dr. Marseilles is a graduate of Wheaton College, the University of California, the Davis School of Medicine, and the University of Iowa College of Law.
Although he originally trained in family medicine, he later followed his passion for understanding the complexity of the human mind and human behavior by re-training in psychiatry at the University of Chicago followed by a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at Northwestern University.
His areas of clinical interest include addictions and professional impairment, mood and anxiety disorders (especially PTSD and OCD), the relationship between psychiatric disorders and medical conditions, and the role of spirituality and faith in healing and wholeness.
Dr. Marseilles has had training in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation, and integrates these modalities in his treatment programs. In addition to the role psychotherapy and psychopharmacology may play in improving mental health, he believes “lifestyle” modifications are of central importance as well. Therefore, he is dedicated to encouraging individuals to examine the role, physical activity, diet, interpersonal relationships, and social connections play in improving their quality of life and daily functioning.
To complement his work as a clinician, Dr. Marseilles is also planning to teach on topics of professional interest such as the interface between medicine, law and ethics and the relationship between creativity and psychiatric disorders.
His personal interests and activities include writing fiction and non-fiction, fly fishing, chess, cross country skiing, hiking, and playing the blues on his guitar.
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