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ForwardBeyond the Couch: College Psychiatry Clinical Conversations
Mental health clinicians and medical providers working in university counseling and health centers frequently collaborate in supporting students with increasingly complex mental health needs. As the psychopharmacology landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for providers to remain informed about current medication classes, evidence-based treatment approaches, and practical prescribing considerations relevant to college-aged populations.
This continuing education series consists of two 60-minute interactive clinical case discussions designed to enhance participants' understanding of psychopharmacologic treatment in collegiate mental health settings. Additionally, diagnostic challenges related to clinical decision-making, including psychopharmacologic treatment, will be discussed.
Provided by
- University Health Services, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Student Health and Wellness Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Elements of Competence
This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: Interpersonal and communication skills, Medical knowledge, Practice-based learning and improvement, Systems-based practice
- National Academy of Medicine: Provide patient/person-centered care, Employ evidence-based practice
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative: Roles and responsibilities
- Social Impact and Belonging: Engage in self-reflection, Value culturally centered care
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, psychologists and social workers.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this series, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Identify evidence-based pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders in college-aged populations.
- Compare indications, benefits, and adverse effects of stimulants, non-stimulants, anxiolytics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and atypical antipsychotics
- Increase understanding of psychopharmacology principles related to clinical case scenarios involving common psychiatric presentations among college students
- Discuss strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education related to psychopharmacologic treatment
Course summary
Beyond the Couch: College Psychiatry Clinical Conversations
- ADHD and Anxiety Disorders - January 13, 2027, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
- Mood Disorders - March 3, 2027, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The format for this activity is virtual live. The link for individual courses will be provided prior to the event start.
Planning Committee:
Ellen Marks, PhD - Psychologist, Director of Mental Health Services, University Health Services, UW-Madison
Carrie Fleider, MSW - Director of Counseling Services, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Kelly Whalen, MD - Psychiatrist, Student Health and Wellness Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ritu Bhatnagar, MD - Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Director of Psychiatry, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ellie Howard - Accreditation Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Faculty:
Kelly Whalen, MD - Psychiatrist, Student Health and Wellness Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ritu Bhatnagar, MD - Clinical Professor, Associate Director of Psychiatry, University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, committee members, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
| NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURES | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Marks, PhD | Committee Member | ||
| Carrie Fleider, MSW | Committee Member | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
| Kelly Whalen, MD | Committee Member, Faculty/Speaker | ||
| Ritu Bhatnagar, MD | Committee Member, Faculty/Speaker | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | Yes |
| Ellie Howard | Accreditation Specialist | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Please see individual episodes for credit designation.
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Deadline for Materials and Claiming Credit
This course will close 45 days after the last day of the activity. To satisfy reporting obligations and ensure educational content remains compliant with accreditation standards, learners will not be able to claim credit or access course materials after this date.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Questions
For questions about registration, please email [email protected]. For general questions about the series, please contact Ellie Howard at [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Free, current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge with audio and video capabilities. Some older browsers and Microsoft Explorer could produce error messages or not display the content correctly.
Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader.