2021 ACA Nashville Program Book_151st Congress of Correction

monitoring for patients on these medications. This presentation will benefit psychologists working with inmates who are prescribed psychotropic medications. Learning Objectives: • Participants will be able to identify the salient signs and symptoms of serious mental illness. • Participants will be able to analyze potential side effects of certain psychotropic medications. • Participants will be able to assess various medical options to treat psychiatric illness. Moderator: Jason Hoskins , Warden, Florida Department of Corrections, Zephyrhills, Florida Speakers: Jerome Greenfield , M.D., Health Services Administrator, Iowa Department of Corrections, Coralville, Iowa

D-4J Psychotropic Medications: A Basic Review for All Correctional Staff (CE-RN, CERP, CME, CE, Ψ CE) Room 207B Track: Mental Health It is well known our correctional systems have extremely high numbers of people suffering from mental illness. Consequently, many people are prescribed psychotropic medications for illnesses such as mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety and substance abuse disorders. This presentation will be a primer on various aspects of anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics and other psychiatric medications routinely prescribed in our institutions. In addition, we will discuss various side effects that could be witnessed by correctional staff and important medical

Workshops Saturday, Aug. 14 t 3:30–5 p.m.

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