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S26-207 Pharmaceutical Advances for Treating Adults with Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
200 Adults, Couples & Families |  700 Professional Growth & Development
Instructor:
Jason Noel PharmD, BCPP
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Dates
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Description

Use of psychotropic medications have become more common among patients diagnosed with moderate to severe anxiety and mood disorders. This workshop is designed for practitioners who are treating adults for anxiety and mood disorders and would like to be updated on recent research in the psychopharmacologic treatment of these disorders, as well as current available medications.   

 

This workshop is in accordance and in compliance with the NASW standards with a focus on the principles of service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, and competence; and the standard of responsibilities to clients, practice setting, as professionals, to the social work profession, and to the broader society. 

This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5) and with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.    

Instructor

Jason Noel PharmD, BCPP Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Jason Noel received his Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy (B.S.) and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degrees at Rutgers University College of Pharmacy.  He completed a residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.  He later obtained a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Baltimore.  Dr. Noel’s clinical practice focus is in mental health and intellectual/developmental disabilities.  He is currently an Emeritus Faculty at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), where he teaches pharmacology at UMB’s Pharm.D., Nursing and Physician Assistant graduate programs as well as to audiences of training and practicing clinicians, including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and social workers.  He is also the Clinical Director at NextGen Synergy, an organization focused on building clinical capacity for person-centered services in intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

 8:50 – 9:00 Registration / Log-On 

9:00 – 10:30 Mood Disorders: Etiology and Drug Treatment 

  • Biochemical Basis of Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder 

  • Therapeutic Goals for Mood Disorders 

  • Review of Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers 

  • Ketamine and Analogues: The Next Breakthrough  

10:30 – 10:45 Break 

10:45 – 12:15  Anxiety Disorders: Similarities and Differences in Presentation and Treatment 

  • Alphabet Soup of Anxiety Disorders – GAD, PD, SAD, OCD, PTSD 

  • Therapeutic Goals for Anxiety Disorders 

  • Review of Anxiolytic Medications 

12:15 Questions and Adjournment 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify how neurochemical alterations, psychological stress, and medical illness can lead to the presentation of major depression, mania, and anxiety in adults.  

  • Describe how psychoactive substances can affect otherwise self-regulating systems in ways that result in observable behavioral changes.  

  • Locate different classes of medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics that are available for the treatment of psychiatric conditions in adults.  

  • Design effective psychosocial supports for individuals requiring drug therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. 

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Goldberg JF, Stahl SM. Practical Psychopharmacology: Translating Findings From Evidence-Based Trials into Real-World Clinical Practice. Cambridge University Press; 2021.  

Johnston JN, Kadriu B, Kraus C, Henter ID, Zarate CA Jr. Ketamine in neuropsychiatric disorders: an update. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2024 Jan;49(1):23-40. doi: 10.1038/s41386-023-01632-1. Epub 2023 Jun 20. PMID: 37340091; PMCID: PMC10700638. 

Malhi GS, Mann JJ. Depression. Lancet. 2018 Nov 24;392(10161):2299-2312. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31948-2. Epub 2018 Nov 2. PMID: 30396512. 

McIntyre RS, Berk M, Brietzke E, Goldstein BI, López-Jaramillo C, Kessing LV, Malhi GS, Nierenberg AA, Rosenblat JD, Majeed A, Vieta E, Vinberg M, Young AH, Mansur RB. Bipolar disorders. Lancet. 2020 Dec 5;396(10265):1841-1856. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31544-0. PMID: 33278937.  

Shah AA, Han JY. Anxiety. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2015 Jun;21(3 Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry):772-82. doi: 10.1212/01.CON.0000466665.12779.dc. PMID: 26039853. 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through Zoom. This platform offers a high quality and user-friendly webinar platform for our registrants.

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Our webinar policies can be found on our website by clicking here.

Webinar Policies & FAQs

Click The Link to View The Webinar Policies & FAQs

https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129

 

 

Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

ADA Accommodations

To request ADA accommodations:

Please email our office at least four (4) weeks before the workshop. Late requests may not be accommodated.

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 04/23/26, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.  

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**  To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

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