COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Training in psychopharmacology can benefit all psychologists in therapy treatment and evaluation in clinical practice. Such training can also be useful in forensic evaluations. An understanding of psychoactive medications will also assist psychologists in collaborating with prescribing doctors and can lead to referrals for treatment from medical professionals.
Training in psychopharmacology can benefit all psychologists in therapy treatment and evaluation in clinical practice. Such training can also be useful in forensic evaluations. An understanding of psychoactive medications will also assist psychologists in collaborating with prescribing doctors and can lead to referrals for treatment from medical professionals.
About the Webinar:
Course objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to...
At the end of this program, participants will be able to...
- What are the major reasons why patients resist psychoactive medications
- What are the effective interventions to help patients benefit from a prescription
- How can psychologist effectively and ethically interact with medical doctors regarding a patient's reaction to medications
- How can knowledge of psychoactive medications improve your collaboration with and referrals from medical personnel