The nationwide rollout of 988, a new three-digit number to call when individuals are in a mental health crisis, has the potential dramatically improve access to crisis care. Crisis care includes components such as a 24/7 call center, crisis mobile response teams, and crisis receiving and stabilizing services. For some individuals in crisis, medication can be a helpful part of the treatment plan. In this town hall conversation between two prescribers and two individuals with lived experience, we will discuss the current state and future directions of medication in crisis care. We will address, from multiple perspectives, topics like how a clinician may optimally discuss the potential risks and benefits of medication while recognizing there are two experts in the room, where psychiatric advanced directives and wellness recovery action plans fit into crisis care, and how organizations may utilize the Self Modification of Anti-Racism Tool (SMART) to become intentionally anti-racist.
Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.
This presentation was recorded on July 1, 2022.
Describe how a power differential between staff and individuals receiving services may impact care in crisis settings.
List two ways the use of medication in crisis care can be informed by the perspective of lived experience.
Interpret how the Self Modification of Anti-Racism Tool (SMART) may be applied in crisis settings to address disparities in care.
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Roundtable discussion: psychiatric advance directives, coercion, Medication Empowerment program, SMART tool
Psychiatrist, Physician (Non-Psychiatric), Physician Assistant, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Psychologist, Counselor/Therapist, Social Worker, Peer Specialist
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Start Date: July 30, 2025
Program End Date: July 30, 2028
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Lisa St. George, MSW, CPRP, CPSS - Vice President of Peer Support and Empowerment, RI International. Ms. St. George has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Sosunmolu Shoyinka, MD, MBA - Chief Medical Officer, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and disAbility Services; Founder, Centia Health LLC. Dr. Shoyinka has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Brister has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Rolin has no financial relationships to disclose.
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