2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

WORKSHOPS Saturday, Aug. 1 ▼ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 3:30–4:30 P.M. Clinical Updates in Psychiatry: New and Innovative Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders [CME|CEU|CERP] Room: 320 Primary Community of Focus: Healthcare, Clinical Overview: A recent review of the psychiatric literature offers many new and exciting psychiatric treatment options available to us in correctional healthcare. Some of these new breakthroughs involve using well established medications such as Lithium, Bupropion, and Doxazosin to treat or augment disorders such as Dementia, PTSD, stimulant use disorder and weight gain from antipsychotics. Tardive Dyskinesia and cannabis use disorder treatment options will also be discussed. In addition, EMDR therapy as well as testing options for mild cognitive impairment will be discussed. Learning Objectives: • Explain at least three potential mechanisms of action of Lithium therapy in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment. • Describe the benefit of Semaglutide in regard to the treatment of metabolic syndrome due to antipsychotic therapy. • Identify three potential psychiatric treatment options for PTSD and gain a fundamental

understanding of EMDR. Moderator: Lewis Peiper , Chief of Behavioral Health, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections, Raleigh, North Carolina Speakers: Jerome Greenfield , Deputy Chief Officer Psychiatry, VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas; Lewis Peiper , Chief of Behavioral Health, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections, Raleigh, North Carolina Empowering Change From Within: How Virginia DOC’s Peer-Led Models Strengthen Facility Culture and Community Reentry Room 310 Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has implemented a series of innovative peer-support initiatives that enhance safety, build pro-social communities, and support personal transformation for individuals in both institutional and community settings. This workshop highlights several of the Virginia Department of Corrections’ most impactful peer programs—SAFE Aides, Peer-Led Thinking for a Change, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People peer-led curriculum— demonstrating how structured peer leadership

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