Medication Review for the Non-Prescriber

A comprehensive review and update of commonly prescribed medications in children and youth populations for the treatment of various mental health disorders, to include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, psychosis and others. Emphasis will be placed on providing a framework for understanding psychiatric medications from the non-prescribers point of view. Discussion will include the importance of holistic biopsychosocial treatment and longitudinal support across the ecology of a person for optimal patient outcomes.

• Thorough review of common psychiatric medications prescribed to the school age population

• Clarify benefits, risks, adverse events and side effects including increased suicidal thoughts and mania

• Learn how to “check in,” to build compliance and insight for your client

Dr. Joshua Stein, a 2024 Minneapolis Magazine Rising Star Physician, is the clinical director at the PrairieCare Brooklyn Park Partial Hospital Program (PHP) practicing as a general and child adolescent psychiatrist. As part of the award-winning Psychiatric Assistance Line, providing psychiatric education and support to primary care physicians throughout the state to expand access to psychiatric resources. He is a dynamic speaker, covering topics including ADHD, psychotropic interventions and suicide awareness & prevention. In addition, he is the former president of the Minnesota Society for Child Adolescent Psychiatry and a local and national advocate for children’s mental health needs. ​

MN Board of Social Work

2.0 CEUs