Summary:
This engaging series of panel discussions, sponsored by the Conte Center, took place September 28, 2007 and was recorded as it happened. Families and professionals shared information on the often challenging decisions that must be made when a loved one is diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Psychiatric and psychosocial treatment approaches, legal issues and even some current research are all highlighted in these programs.Series Host:
Richard Stevenson , Director of Special Projects for the Alliance on Mental Illness-St. Louis. Mr. Stevenson has served this organization for well over a decade in a wide variety of roles. Currently, he assists the St. Louis Area Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program, which is featured in one of the discussions.
Disc One: Approaches to Medical/Psychiatric Care
Panelists & Topics
Dr. John G. Csernansky, The Conte Center, Initiating Treatment
Dr. Thomas Richardson, Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center, Inpatient Hospital Stay, MPC ER Procedures, Involuntary Admittance
Dr. Syed Rizvi, Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, State Inpatient Care System for Children and Adolescents
Dr. Mark C. Johnson, BJC Behavioral Health, Community Mental Health Center Outpatient Follow-up and Case Management Services
Disc Two: Psychosocial Approaches in Treating Schizophrenia
Panelists & Topics
Mary Hotto, LCSW, Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center, Community-based Outpatient Care Assignments, Admission from Hospital, Housing Options
Christy Estrada, MSW, LCSW, BJC Behavioral Health Shelter Outreach, Case Management and Community Support for People who are Homeless and Mentally Ill
Kathy Davis, MSW, Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Care and Follow-up
Stephanie Schmidt, OTR/L, Labre Center, Occupational Therapy Program Description, Assimilation into Society, Benefits of Transitional Housing
John Wagoner, MS, Independence Center Wellness Program, Description and Benefits of Wellness Program
Disc Three: Strategies for Navigating the Legal System Panelists & Topics
Sgt. Barry Armfield, St. Louis County Police Department, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program: Services provided; how to utilize the system
Dr. John Rabun, St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, Description of SLPRC & Forensics Care
Frances Grecco, Grecco and Whaley, SSDI, Special Needs Trust Fund, Payee, Guardianship/Conservatorship, Civil Involuntary Commitment, Mental Health Court Description
Todd Gentry, MetLife METDESK, Planning for the Future of Children and Other Dependents with Special Needs
Disc Four: Schizophrenia Research Presenters & Topics
Dr. Matthew Smith, The Conte Center, Planning for the Future of Adults with Schizophrenia
Dr. Michael Harms, The Conte Center, Conte Center Commitment to Schizophrenia, Benefits of Research
Running Time:
6 hours
Price:
$40.00
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