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Toward a Biopsychosocial Understanding of Grief: Recent Advances and Innovations in Prolonged Grief Research
April 12, 2024
Donald J. Robinaugh, PhD and
Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD and
Matteo Malgaroli, PhD and
Sydney Friedman, MA and
Naomi Simon, MD and
ADAA 2024 Conference Recorded Presentation This symposium presents a series of studies working from a biopsychosocial systems framework and using a range of innovative methods to better understand and predict prolonged grief.
When to start, modify, and pause ERP for OCD Treatment
April 12, 2024
Tyler Grove, PhD and
ADAA 2024 Conference Recorded Presentation by Tyler Grove, PhD – University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry. This talk aims to unpack the decisions behind starting, modifying, and pausing ERP with a patient. We will examine example cases and apply research findings to develop guidelines for this challenging decision-making process.
Each year when we return to ADAA, we are reminded of the community that has lifted us up not just in our careers but also in our personal lives. We love this extended ADAA family, and we will always fondly remember that day we met at the conference.
Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.
Telehealth allows for increased access to care, providing a flexible option for families, and allows for exposure work in the home setting where compulsions may be the strongest. Yet, telehealth does not come without challenges.
As a medication used traditionally as an anesthetic, ketamine now shines as a potential lifeline for those battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Its ability to provide rapid and effective relief in treatment-resistant cases offers hope to those struggling with severe mental health challenges.
Doing Affirmative Cognitive Behavior Therapy with LGBTQ+ Youth and Their Families
June 7, 2024
Jeff Cohen, PsyD and
Ilana Seager van Dyk, PhD and
This CE eligible webinar with Jeffrey Cohen, PsyD and Ilana Seager van Dyk PhD, aims to provide attendees with the basic tools needed to use evidence-based clinical practice (i.e., CBT) with LGBTQ+ youth and their families using an affirming, minority stress-informed lens.
Communicating With Challenging Patients and Their Families
April 25, 2024
Lawrence Amsel, MD and
This April 25 live CE eligible webinar with Dr. Lawrence Amsel will focus on methods for improving communication and engagement and developing strategies that will avoid common misunderstandings in these clinical situations and improve both clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.
In 2009 I decided to step out of my comfort zone and open a solo private practice. I’ve enjoyed the last 15 years in private practice, and looking back, there are some choices I made that were on point, some that were errors in judgements, but all were learning experiences.
Firearm ownership is undoubtedly a risk factor for suicide. While it is not the only risk factor, it is a significant one and certainly the most lethal. Firearms are a common method of suicide in veterans with high rates of gun ownership.