Masters Behavioral Health Webinar Series (Spring 2021)

Description

This series provides an overview of the key components of improving the life of children and adults living with behavioral health challenges. The series focuses on vital information for behavioral health and medical providers geared to treat severe and persistent mental health issues throughout the life span. This course is led by Kim Masters, MD who has over 45 years in the medical and psychiatric treatment of individuals across the behavioral health spectrum. His research and experience provide a wealth of person centered insights focusing on improving the quality of life of the individuals he has served.

Spring 2021 Webinars:



• January 14th - Factitious Disorders and Against Medical Advice (AMA) Order


• February 11th - Psychiatry and Religion


• March 11th - Loneliness through the Life Span
  


• April 8th - Eating Disorders through the Lifespan
  


• May 13th - Dissociative Identity Disorder
  


• June 10th - Behavioral Health Pharmacology Overview for the Healthcare Professional
  

Masters Webinars continue in Fall 2021.
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This event is provided by MAHEC Department of Psychiatry with the support of NC AHEC

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, school professionals, mental health and IDD professionals, substance use professionals, criminal justice professionals and others interested in this series.

Objectives

• Recognize specific key topics in improving the lives of individuals with severe behavioral health challenges.
• Demonstrate competency in the management and treatment of individualism with severe behavioral health challenges
• Examine key indicators in treatment that can reduce hospitalizations, use of polypharmacy, restraints, seclusion and other behavioral interventions.

Faculty

• Kim J. Masters, MD