Description

Guidelines from the CF Foundation and European CF Society recommend systematic prevention, identification, and treatment of depression and anxiety. This course will teach practitioners what they need to know about using psychological and psychopharmacological interventions in individuals with CF. Educational Objectives: Manage patient outcomes through the dissemination and application of preventative strategies for anxiety and depression. Relate or enhance participant's clinical skill set and knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Apply psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy interventions alone and in combination to develop treatment plans for individuals with CF and anxiety and/or depression.

*** This session was streamed live during the 2016 NACFC. To watch free archived versions of the live streamed sessions, register here: https://arc.nacfconference.org/cff/live/16

Leader(s):

• Anna Georgiopoulos, M.D., Assistant Prof. of Psychiatry
• Beth Smith, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry

Speaker(s):

• Christina Duncan, Ph.D.
• Stephanie Filigno, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor Pediatrics
• Deborah Friedman, Ph.D., Psychologist