Mental Health Conferences

Clinical Update and Psychopharmacology Review 2025

The Clinical Update and Psychopharmacology Review 2025 is set to take place in Raleigh, NC, offering insights into the latest therapeutic approaches for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.

March 10–11, 2025 Raleigh, North Carolina In-person Event

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The Clinical Update and Psychopharmacology Review 2025 aims to provide healthcare professionals with the latest insights into therapeutic and medical approaches for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Held in Raleigh, NC, this conference will cover a wide range of topics, including disaster behavioral health preparedness, collaborative care, and opioid treatment programs. Attendees can expect to engage in discussions on ethical considerations of grief, mental health services for immigrants, and the impact of climate change on mental health.

The agenda includes updates on pediatric pharmacology, trends in substance use, and managing challenging behaviors in autism spectrum disorders. Notable speakers from various institutions will share their expertise, offering a comprehensive overview of mental health services in North Carolina. The event promises to be an enriching experience for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates

March 10–11, 2025

Location

McKimmon Conference Center

City/State

Raleigh, North Carolina

Address

1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606

Event Format

In-person

Map for Clinical Update and Psychopharmacology Review 2025 at 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Southern Regional AHEC

Southern Regional AHEC provides education and resources to healthcare professionals, focusing on improving health outcomes in the community.

Phone: (910) 678-7226

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Amy Abramowitz, MD

Amy Abramowitz specializes in geriatric psychiatry at UNC, focusing on mental health and neurocognitive disorders in older adults.

John L. Beyer, MD

John Beyer is a Professor of Psychiatry at VCU, with extensive experience in mood disorders and geriatric psychiatry.

Jeffrey Brantley, MD, DLFAPA

Jeff Brantley is a psychiatrist and mindfulness teacher, known for his work in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

Cynthia Brouillard, Psy.D

Cynthia Brouillard is the Clinical Director at the Charlotte TEACCH Center, with expertise in autism and diagnostic work.

Tara Chandrasekhar, MD

Tara Chandrasekhar is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist at Duke University, focusing on autism spectrum disorders.

Allan Chrisman, MD

Allan Chrisman has a 40-year career in psychiatry, contributing to clinical practice and research at Duke University.

J Nathan Copeland, MD

J Nathan Copeland is an assistant professor at Duke, focusing on mental health among autistic and developmentally different children.

Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW

Kelly Crosbie is the Director of the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, overseeing public community-based mental health services.

John M. Diamond, MD

John M. Diamond is a retired professor and consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on ADHD and evidence-based medicine.

Therese Garrett, MD DFAACAP, FAPA

Therese Garrett is the president of the North Carolina Psychiatric Association, involved in disaster response and mental health advocacy.

Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD

Michelle L. Malkin is an Assistant Professor at ECU, focusing on gambling-related harms and policy.

Illyana Massey, MSW, LCSWA

Illyana Massey is the Community Liaison for the UNC Opioid Data Lab, focusing on education and harm reduction.

Christian F. Mauro, Ph.D.

Christian F. Mauro is an Associate Professor at Duke, directing the Psychosocial Treatment Clinic and training in evidence-based practices.

David McLawhorn, MSW

David McLawhorn is a clinical social worker at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, focusing on dementia and grief.

Jennifer Muise, MS, OTR/L, LCSW, LCAS

Jennifer Muise is a Social Worker at UNC Geriatrics Clinic, focusing on health disparities and patient experience.

Nathan Mullins, MD

Nathan Mullins is a board-certified OB/GYN and Addiction Medicine specialist, focusing on opioid treatment programs.

Lori Raney, MD

Lori Raney is a faculty psychiatrist at MAHEC, specializing in collaborative care and behavioral health integration.

Melinda “Mel” Ramage, MSN, FNP-C

Melinda Ramage is the interim director of the NC Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Network, focusing on reproductive health and substance use.

Julia Rothschild, MD

Julia Rothschild is a psychiatry resident at Duke, interested in child and perinatal psychiatry and climate change impacts.

David H. Ryan, MD, FASAM, FACOG

David H. Ryan is a Clinical Assistant Professor at ECU, treating patients with substance use disorders.

Luke Smith, MD

Luke Smith is a bilingual psychiatrist and Executive Director at El Futuro, focusing on Latino community mental health.

Nate Sowa, MD

Nate Sowa is a psychiatrist at UNC, focusing on virtual and integrated care.

Anna Stanley, LCMHCS

Anna Stanley is a specialist in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, working with the NC State Opioid Treatment Authority.

Michael Weber, MD

Michael Weber is a psychiatry resident at UNC, focusing on geriatric psychiatry.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).

The conference has arranged a group block at Townplace Suites, Marriott, located at 3771 Thistledown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. The rate is $165.00 plus tax, available through February 16, 2025. Attendees should reference the 'Clinical Update Group Block' when booking.