Dear RxPost Community,

We are excited to share an upcoming in-person Continuing Education (CE) opportunity that you won't want to miss! The Southern California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SCSHP) invites you to the Fall Continuing Education Symposium on Mental Health Awareness. This event offers a valuable chance to earn 3 hours of CE credits and is free for SCSHP members.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST

• Location: Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Center

• 765 W College St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

• (Free Parking Available)

• Meals: Light breakfast and coffee will be provided from 8:00-9:00 AM, along with industry exhibits. A lunchbox will be available to go, sponsored by SCSHP.

CE Fee:

• Free for SCSHP Members

• Non-members interested in claiming CE, please email: Terrance Yu, Chapter President for more details.

Note: If capacity exceeds sign-ups, priority will be given to SCSHP members.
Please RSVP here: terrance.x.yu@kp.org

Featured Speakers & Topics:
Dr. Mary Gutierrez, PharmD, APh, BCPP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, CA
Topic: Nutritional Psychiatry: The Science of Food and Mental Health
ACPE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)Pharmacist Objectives:

1. Describe the gut-brain connection and the effects of the gut microbiome on mental health.

2. List nutrients associated with improved mental health using evidence-based information.

3. Describe the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, prebiotics, probiotics, minerals, and vitamins on mental health.

4. Discuss the applications of applying nutritional science in psychiatry.

Dr. Julie Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy; Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Practice Pearls
ACPE Credit: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)
Pharmacist Objectives:

1. Explain how symptoms of ADHD present differently in children, adolescents, and adults.

2. Discuss treatment considerations when ADHD coexists with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, substance use disorder, Tourette disorder, eating disorders, epilepsy, and cardiovascular disease.

3. Compare pharmacologic treatments for ADHD with regard to dosing, effectiveness, safety, available formulations, monitoring, and patient and family counseling points.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We highly encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!