Wellness
General Psychiatry
Andrew Smith, LSW, MPH
Senior Community Engagement Manager
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Greg Mattingly, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Washington University in St. Louis; President, Midwest Research Group; Board of Directors, APSARD; Editorial Board, Journal of Attention Disorders
St.Charles Psychiatric Associates
Washington University School of Medicine
Maria Margaglione
Person with Lived Experience
Not applicable
In this session, we will explore the complexities of balancing psychiatric treatments with lifestyle considerations, such as the tradeoffs between medication adverse reactions like weight gain and tremors. We will discuss how to find an acceptable balance for each patient and consider the whole health of the individual rather than solely addressing their presenting issue.
While we cannot tell a patient what to do, we will delve into how to create a treatment plan that best fits the patient's needs and preferences. We will examine the range of available treatments, including those currently being developed, and discuss how we can change the landscape of psychiatric care to provide new and better options. We will also explore the measures we use to determine what is acceptable and the importance of advocating for new and improved treatments to improve patient outcomes. Join us for an engaging discussion on balancing treatments and lifestyle for optimal psychiatric care.
Developed in partnership with Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Psych Congress has partnered with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance to deliver advanced education on mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, which affect over 21 million Americans and account for over 50% of the nation’s suicides every year.