LEARN.
NETWORK.
COLLABORATE.
4th Annual Virtual Conference for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
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September 22-23, 2023
Friday, September 22th (networking)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Saturday, September 23rd (includes 4 consecutive sessions)
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Presented in collaboration with
OVERVIEW AND TARGET AUDIANCE
This meeting is specifically for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) that work with children facing difficult choices with behavioral/mental health concerns. It will provide knowledge regarding key behavioral/mental health topics that will enable the participant to apply acquired knowledge and best practices with patients in his/her practice.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this meeting, participants should be able to:
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Participants will apply the skills gained to assess and treat mild to moderate behavioral health concerns of anxiety and depression presenting in the primary care setting.
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Participants will be able to utilize screening tools in primary care for evaluating substance use, and use motivational interviewing skills to engage patients in treatment of substance use disorders.
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Participants will be able to describe the medical assessment and monitoring of youth presenting with eating concerns in the primary care setting.
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Participants will be able to utilize brief components of Family Based Therapy in the primary care setting to address eating concerns with both the patient and the family.
Conference Agenda
Friday, September 22, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Check-In
5:05 p.m.
Welcome & Networking
Sandra Fritsch, MD
Saturday, September 23, 2023
8:30 a.m.
Identifying and Treating Youth with Anxiety
Ryan Asherin, PhD, John Peterson, MD, Jeanne Van Cleave, MD
Identifying and Treating Youth with Depression
Douglas Novins, MD, Erika Garcia-Rocha, PsyD, David Keller, MD
Assessment & Treatment of Mild to Moderate Eating Disorders of Youth Presenting in the Primary Care Setting
Marissa Schiel, MD, PhD, Amy Sass, MD, Sarah Horvath, PhD, Kristen Lingle, PMHNP
10:00 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.
Identifying and Treating Youth with Anxiety
Ryan Asherin, PhD, John Peterson, MD, Jeanne Van Cleave, MD
Identifying and Treating Youth with Depression
Douglas Novins, MD, Erika Garcia-Rocha, PsyD, David Keller, MD
What Pediatric Practitioners Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders
Paula Riggs, MD
11:45 a.m.
Lunch (drop in and ask the experts time noon-12:30pm)
1:00 p.m.
Identifying and Treating Youth with Anxiety
Ryan Asherin, PhD, John Peterson, MD, Jeanne Van Cleave, MD
Assessment & Treatment of Mild to Moderate Eating Disorders of Youth Presenting in the Primary Care Setting
Marissa Schiel, MD, PhD, Amy Sass, MD, Sarah Horvath, PhD, Kristen Lingle, PMHNP
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What Pediatric Practitioners Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders
Paula Riggs, MD
2:30 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m.
Identifying and Treating Youth with Depression
Douglas Novins, MD, Erika Garcia-Rocha, PsyD, David Keller, MD
Assessment & Treatment of Mild to Moderate Eating Disorders of Youth Presenting in the Primary Care Setting
Marissa Schiel, MD, PhD, Amy Sass, MD, Sarah Horvath, PhD, Kristen Lingle, PMHNP
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What Pediatric Practitioners Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders
Paula Riggs, MD
4:15 p.m.
Wrap up, Evaluation & Closing Remarks
Sandra Fritsch, MD
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What Pediatric Practitioners Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be:
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Knowledgeable about current trends in adolescent substance use
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Able to articulate main effects of maternal cannabis use on fetal and post-natal development and impact on adolescent brain development, mental heath, and health
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Able to articulate and apply principles and common elements of evidence-based substance prevention interventions
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Provide research-based psychoeducation about drugs/alcohol to parents, pre-teens, and teens
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Able to administer brief, valid substance screening measures & conduct a “warm handoff” substance treatment referral
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Knowledgeable about evidence-based adolescent substance treatment interventions and resources
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation & Access Program (CoPPCAP). Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children's Hospital Colorado designates this Other activity (Internet Live Course) for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
We appreciate the support from the following agencies:
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Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO)
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
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University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM)
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Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE)
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
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American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter (AAP CO)
PRESENTING FACULTY
Sandra L Fritsch, MD., MSEd, FAACAP
Medical Director, Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado,
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
David Keller, MD
Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Strategy and Transformation
Department of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Ryan Asherin, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
John Peterson, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Senior Instructor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Jeanne Van Cleave, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Sarah Horvath, PhD
Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Eating Disorder Program
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Erika Garcia-Rocha, PsyD
Sr. Instructor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Douglas K. Novins, MD
Professor & Director, Division of Community,
Population, and Public Mental Health
Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Professor, Centers for American Indian &
Alaska Native Health,
Department of Community & Behavioral
Health Colorado School of Public Health
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American
Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Paula, Riggs, MD
Professor
Director, Division of Addiction Science
Prevention & Treatment
Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Marissa Schiel, MD, PhD
Medical Director of Ambulatory Services and Informatics, Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Amy Sass, MD
Associate Professor
Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine
Children’s Hospital Colorado
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Kristen A. Lingle, MSN, MPH, PMHNP-C
Assistant Professor
Lead APP, Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Co-Director PMHNP Training, Nurse Practitioner, Eating Disorder Program
University of Colorado School of Medicine
