NOVEMBER RoundTable
Friday, November 21st | 8:30-9:30AM
Medications and the Brain: Navigating the Neurochemistry of Mental Health
Takeaways:
– What are the current evidence-based treatment options for mental health conditions? There are a variety of treatment options: pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Successful treatment requires an active and honest partnership between the patient and their provider. This relationship is crucial for shared decision-making to assess the need to integrate treatment options like medications and/or therapy.
– How do psychiatric medications work? In individuals struggling with psychiatric illnesses, medications can assist in regulating the brain’s neurotransmitters to alleviate symptoms of these disorders.
–What strategies can be implemented to ensure equitable access to mental health services? Providers and community members can increase access to mental health care by prioritizing education, normalizing dialogue on mental health, and strategically delivering services in community-based settings to overcome systemic and social stigma.
About our Presenter:
Fatima Hooda, DO, is a PGY-4 Psychiatry Resident and Academic Chief Resident of the Psychiatry Program at Riverside Medical Center. She is passionate about mental health advocacy on a global scale, serving as a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Council of International Psychiatry in Global Health.
