ADAA Conference
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Timely Topics Sessions
Experts provide clinicians and other attendees with accessible evidence-based information on timely topics encountered in the practice setting. Attendees will learn the very latest in evidence-based practice on an array of topics. Please note that sessions are subject to change. Check back soon for additional content!
Implementing Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions in Black Churches + −
Bernadine Waller, PhD, LMHC; Atasha Jordan, MD, MBA; Kimberly Arnold, PhD
The Black church is a well-known trusted setting that has long been leveraged to decrease health inequities. Given that approximately 80% of Black people in America identify as Christian, employing community engaged approaches is a viable way to deliver mental health care and create treatment linkages for a community that is largely distrustful of mental health providers. Religious and faith-based communities are increasingly partnering with mental health scholars along the research continuum—from understanding community mental health needs and promoting mental health to implementing and disseminating evidence-based interventions—to reduce mental health disparities and improve mental health outcomes for marginalized communities. This session will describe best practices for and lessons learned from working with Black churches along this continuum.
Increasing Access by Bringing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to Schools + −
Alec Miller, PsyD and Mona Potter, MD
- Learn the rationale for adapting DBT to school settings, as Tier 1-3 interventions
- Understand the biosocial theory of emotion dysregulation and hot DBT skills specifically help students and staff reduce dysregulation in the school
- Become familiar with the range of DBT mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills taught in classrooms, groups and school advisory meetings
- Identify common challenges to implementing DBT in schools
Beyond Brick and Mortar: Leveraging Technology to Extend the Reach And Scope of Supported Care for Childhood Anxiety Disorders + −
Jonathan S. Comer, PhD
Hacking Burnout for Professionals Who Do Too Much + −
Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT and Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, LCSW
This presentation will cover the latest research on helping mental health professionals avoid, prevent and recover from burnout. Professional burnout occurs when employers ask too much and fail to express appreciation. It also occurs when professionals fail to say "No" so they can say "Yes" to living a values driven life lived with grace. Imposter syndrome and perfectionism will also be addressed as factors contributing to burnout.
