Dr. Linda Berg-Cross focuses on the importance of parental sleep for new parents. By combining knowledge about infant development, family relationships, and behavioral sleep medicine, clinicians can help families get off to a healthier start as new parents struggle with the first year of a child’s life. The Protective Sleep Program (PSP) is a skeleton […]
As of 2020, Latinx/Hispanic individuals comprised 18.9% of the total U.S. population according to the U.S. Census. Individuals who are Latinx may come from different backgrounds and there is diversity within diversity. Dr. Ortiz will present three acculturation models and four acculturation strategies impacting mental health treatment. She will also present case examples and ethical […]
Mental health professionals working with children, regardless of whether the services involve treatment or evaluation, are likely to encounter high-conflict parents. This situation is sometimes unpredictable and develops during the delivery of services. Dr. Marc Martinez discusses the characteristics of high-conflict parents, the elevated risks they present, and risk management strategies for reducing exposure to […]
Family Based Treatment (FBT) is considered to be the first-line treatment for youth diagnosed with restrictive eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa given considerable research evidence. FBT is also commonly employed among patients with atypical anorexia nervosa given overlap in symptoms and severity. Dr. Kramer discusses potential modifications of FBT and important clinical considerations for […]
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern that is tied to numerous negative consequences for affected individuals, families, and society. Dr. Hammett provides an overview of IPV, its prevalence, consequences, and risk and protective factors. She outlines evidence-based approaches for working with individuals and couples affected by IPV, highlighting the importance of […]
Research indicates that American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and emerging adults are at the highest risk of suicide in the U.S., in part due to systemic issues including poverty, threats to sovereignty, and inadequate access to mental and behavioral healthcare. Despite an increased need for mental health care services, a majority of psychologists […]
In recent years there has been increased interest by young people and their families in seeking various types of gender-affirming care. In Fall 2022, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health issued updated guidelines that reflect considerably greater attention to the needs of transgender and gender diverse youth than ever before—and yet the provision of […]
It is well known that exposure to racism and discrimination are linked to various adverse mental health outcomes. For Black men, toxic masculinity, generational trauma, and mistrust of the healthcare system have been proven to serve as additional barriers that impact therapy retention and outcomes. Dr. Warner will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed ways to address […]
Primary care is an important setting for improving identification and treatment of people at risk for suicide. Dr. Dueweke outlines evidence-based practice considerations for behavioral health consultants (BHCs) tasked with conducting suicide risk assessments and safety planning interventions in integrated primary care behavioral health (PCBH) settings. She will also discuss findings that highlight the importance […]
This session focuses on (1) cultural considerations and diversity factors related to suicide, (2) different communities touched by suicide, and (3) sustainability of suicide prevention efforts among caregivers and mental health professionals, including self-care, supervision, support, and postvention strategies.
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