Current Psychiatry/AACP Psychiatry Update 2018
Current Psychiatry and the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists welcomed more than 500 psychiatric practitioners from across the United States and abroad to this annual conference, which was headed by meeting co-chairs Richard Balon, MD, and Donald W. Black, MD, March 22 to 24, 2018, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees earned as many as 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. We welcome you to join us for an encore presentation of Psychiatry Update 2018 in Las Vegas, December 2 to 4, 2018 or next year for Psychiatry Update 2019 in Chicago, March 21 to 23, 2019.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018
MORNING SESSION
To start Day 2, Marlene P. Freeman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, focused on bipolar disorder in women. She described factors to consider when treating a pregnant woman with this illness.
Dr. Freeman continued with a unique session that covered topics attendees had requested in advance. These included the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and depression, infertility and psychiatry, and nonpharmacologic treatments for depression in pregnant women.
Dr. Gunter presented a session on correctional psychiatry, including the major differences between office-based clinical psychiatry and on-site correctional psychiatry and some of the challenges of working in this setting.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Robert M. McCarron, DO, University of California, Irvine, described how to treat psychiatric patients who have chronic pain. He covered the responsible use of opioid analgesics and how to diagnose and treat somatic symptom disorders.
Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MS, University of Pennsylvania, discussed practical approaches to managing ADHD comorbidities. He outlined pharmacologic and psychosocial strategies for patients who have ADHD and comorbid anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and certain medical conditions.
Dr. McCarron continued the afternoon with a session that focused on preventing endocrine and cardiovascular disorders. He provided prevention and diagnostic measures for metabolic syndrome and tips for preventing and diagnosing dyslipidemia and diabetes.
Dr. Rostain continued by presenting a session on autistic spectrum disorders in adults. He covered clinical features, common comorbidities, and medication management.
The day concluded with a special AACP Members’ Reception.
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