Virtual Grand Rounds: Ketamine Treatment in Mental Health
Presented by:
Attending Psychiatrist
Director of the Ketamine Treatment Program, Silver Hill Hospital
The lecture will be an introduction to ketamine as a mental health treatment. We will cover history, pharmacology, clinical effectiveness, and the basic logistics of treatment. We will also discuss other aspects of treatment such as dosing, set and setting, psychotherapy, and treating conditions beyond depression.
Educational Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe the historical background of ketamine
- Explain the basic neurochemical and subjective effects of ketamine
- Discuss the use of ketamine in mental health treatment
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom webinar.
Accreditation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NASW/Connecticut Statement: This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists. NASW/CT approvals are valid in MA, RI, and VT.
New York Social Worker Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
New York Psychologist Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Disclosure: None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.