Name
ELO9 - High-Impact Psychopharmacology for Integrated Primary Care: Practical Skills for Real-World Mental Health Treatment
Date & Time
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Name
Regency F (2nd Floor)
Description

This dynamic, high-impact, three-hour extended learning session equips integrated care teams with practical, immediately applicable psychopharmacology skills tailored to the realities of primary care. Led by Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) psychiatric consultant, this interactive training focuses on the most common and challenging medication management scenarios seen in collaborative care settings. Participants will engage in case-based learning, rapid-fire clinical pearls, and real-world consultation insights across three high-demand areas: foundational medication management strategies and “top hit” lessons from frontline psychiatric consultation, evidence-informed approaches to bipolar disorder treatment in primary care, and safe, effective management of adult ADHD. Designed for diverse team members including PCPs, psychiatric consultants, and behavioral health clinicians, this session emphasizes team-based decision-making, diagnostic clarity, and high-yield prescribing practices that improve outcomes and confidence in integrated care.

Apply high-yield psychopharmacology principles to common primary care mental health presentations, incorporating practical lessons learned from frequent psychiatric consultation requests.
Differentiate and manage bipolar disorder in primary care, including accurate diagnosis, safe medication selection, and avoidance of common treatment pitfalls.
Implement evidence-based strategies for adult ADHD treatment within integrated primary care, including assessment, medication selection, monitoring, and coordination across the care team.

Lam, A. P., et al. (2019). Long-term effects of multimodal treatment on adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms: Follow-up analysis of the COMPAS trial. JAMA Network Open. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31150084/

Reilly, S., et al. (2024). Collaborative care approaches for people with severe mental illness. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38712709/