Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Disaster Psychiatry with special guest, Richard Weisler, MD. During this episode, Dr. Weisler discusses mental health during times of political unrest in light of the current events taking place in Europe. He will highlight an increased need for mental health services during times of disaster, focusing on trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and living with uncertainty. Lastly, Dr. Weisler shares key resources with listeners and where they can read more about this topic!
Featuring:
• Richard Weisler, MD; Psychiatrist, Richard H. Weisler, MD & Associates; Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine; Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center
• Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC
• Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Clinical & Scientific Liaison, OPDC
Links:
PsychU Interview | Access To Psychiatric Medications During Times of Natural Disasters & Pandemics: https://bit.ly/3zDarSI
Two-part series on “Psychiatry Perspectives On COVID-19”
• PsychU Webinar | Part 1 – Impact on Health Care Providers & First Responders And A Path Forward: https://bit.ly/3NQDFBV
• PsychU Webinar | Part 2 – Patient Care In A Post-Pandemic World: https://bit.ly/39uB9SD
Two-part series on “Emergency Relief Series”
• PsychU Webinar | Part 1 – Mental Health Considerations After A Natural Disaster: Clinical Pearls For Those In Nature’s Path: https://bit.ly/39wSbzz
• PsychU Webinar | Part 2 – Psychiatric Illness Identification & Treatment For Mass Casualty Event Survivors & First Responders: https://bit.ly/3zAaX3R
Nine-part series on “After a Natural Disaster or Tragedy”
• PsychU Interview | Part 1 – Preparing For & Providing Mental Health Services: https://bit.ly/3xvUZ84
• PsychU Interview | Part 2 – Serving As A Relief Volunteer: https://bit.ly/3zyq8dP
• PsychU Interview | Part 3 – Mental Health Awareness Following A Mass Shooting: https://bit.ly/3xQ0jof
• PsychU Interview | Part 4 – Engendering Resiliency & Perseverance: https://bit.ly/3zEAU2a
• PsychU Interview | Part 5 – Debriefing & Self-Care For Health Care Professionals: https://bit.ly/3xNC6is
• PsychU Interview | Part 6 – Psychiatric Distress Presenting In Primary Care: https://bit.ly/3b5ojLn
• PsychU Interview | Part 7 – Psychiatry Following A Mass Casualty Incident: https://bit.ly/3xuSTWc
• PsychU Interview | Part 8 – Behavioral Health Response Immediately Following A Mass Shooting: https://bit.ly/3MUR5eC
• PsychU Interview | Part 9 – Long-Term Behavioral Health Services In Response To A Mass Shooting: https://bit.ly/3xpEg6A
Richard Weisler is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc
Amica Simmons-Yon & Alyssa Peckham are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its sponsors. The information provided through PsychU is intended for the educational benefit of mental health care professionals and others who support mental health care. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing PsychU's educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by PsychU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants for OPDC, OAPI, and / or Lundbeck, LLC.
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