The New Psychiatry: Moving Beyond Psychiatric Medications
This 2.5-hour course, “The New Psychiatry: Moving Beyond Psychiatric Medications,” aims to acquaint healthcare professionals and those interested in mental health with an integrative approach to psychiatry.
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The New Psychiatry: Moving Beyond Psychiatric Medications course is designed to introduce healthcare professionals and interested individuals to a more integrative approach to psychiatry. This 2.5-hour course features interviews with seven pioneering psychiatrists who advocate for a balanced approach that doesn't solely rely on psychiatric medications.
Instead, they explore innovative treatments, including MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, and offer a holistic view that addresses body, mind, spirit, and community. The course aims to shift perspectives on how psychiatry is practised today and how it could evolve. It also provides practical resources for finding integrative psychiatrists and outlines the cost-effectiveness of this comprehensive approach to mental health.
The course is informative and aims to engender hope and even some laughter. Upon completion, participants will gain a broader understanding of integrative mental health care and be equipped with strategies to advocate for effective diagnosis and treatment. The course also delves into the economic benefits of integrative care. It provides resources for aiding recovery in various mental health conditions, including ADHD, ADD, Autism, Mood disorders, and Psychotic Disorders. Whether you're a healthcare provider or someone interested in the future of psychiatry, this course offers valuable insights and practical tools for navigating the evolving landscape of mental health care.
Who is this for?
Healthcare professionals, nurses, MDs, and individuals interested in mental health.
About the Provider
The Integrative Mental Health University (IMHU) is a nonprofit continuing education platform founded by Emma Bragdon PhD in 2013, offering accredited courses for mental health professionals on psychedelic-assisted therapy, spiritual emergence, and integrative healing modalities. IMHU serves clinicians seeking to incorporate psychedelic therapy and spiritual emergency response into their professional practice.
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- Price$60
- FormatSelf-paced
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- Skillsintegrative diagnosistreatment advocacyholistic careresource identificationeconomic understandingmental health optimizationprotocol enhancementPsychotherapyMDMA-Assisted TherapyIntegrative psychiatryHolistic mental health careAdvocacy for effective diagnosis and treatmentNavigating integrative mental health resources
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