Session 4 of Substance Abuse Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Andrew Legan. The session reviews the epidemiology of alcohol use disorder, with a focus on alcohol intoxication and management in the emergency department. Participants will learn to recognize and treat alcohol withdrawal, apply the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol–Revised (CIWA-AR), and […]
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Session 3 of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Avery Michienzi. This ECHO session reviews drugs of abuse and their historical context, with a focus on recognizing and managing toxicologic emergencies. Participants will learn how to assess scene safety, gather a focused history, perform a targeted toxicology exam, and identify key […]
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Session 2 of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Hema Kher. This ECHO session reviews the recognition and management of psychosis and delirium in acute care settings. Participants will learn to identify common symptoms of psychosis, explore underlying causes and diagnostic considerations, and review practical management strategies. The session also examines […]
Session 1 of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Larry Merkel. This ECHO session examines the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide, emphasizing how suicide risk is shaped by three core factors: thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capability. The session explores cultural variations in suicidal behavior, how to recognize “cries for help,” […]
Session 3 of Psychiatric First Aid for First Responders is led by Dr. Adeolu Keku and Dr. Catherine Zisk. This ECHO session reviews the recognition and management of panic attacks in emergency settings. The session outlines common physical and psychological symptoms, explores reasons patients may present with panic-related distress, and provides practical strategies for addressing […]
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Session 4 of Psychiatric First Aid for First Responders is led by Yvonne Slagle. This ECHO session explores mental health literacy and resilience for EMS providers, introducing the stress continuum, compassion fatigue, and strategies for recognizing emotional strain. The session emphasizes building emotional awareness, developing a personal resilience plan, and using self-care tools and support systems […]
Session 2 of Psychiatric First Aid for First Responders is led by Dr. Larry Merkel and Dr. Adeolu Keku. This ECHO session reviews the recognition and management of psychiatric decompensation in prehospital settings, highlighting common presentations, safety considerations, and effective communication strategies. The session emphasizes empathetic assessment, key questions to ask, and clearly sharing observations to […]
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Session 1 of Psychiatric Emergencies and Mental Health Resilience is led by Dr. Larry Merkel and Dr. Adeolu Keku, This ECHO session focuses on the prehospital care of patients experiencing suicidal crisis. The session features perspectives from EMS providers on their real-world experiences responding to suicidal patients and explores the clinical and cultural factors that influence […]
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Session 5 is led by Dr. Jennifer Payne. See bottom of description for accreditation info. This ECHO session focuses on opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy, with an emphasis on clinical management, psychiatric comorbidities, and maternal–infant outcomes. Dr. Payne reviews trends in OUD prevalence and overdose risk during pregnancy, explores approaches to medication-assisted treatment, and […]
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Session 3 is led by Dr. Ann Kellams. See bottom of description for accreditation info. This ECHO session focuses on opioid use disorder and breastfeeding, highlighting evidence-based guidance to support safe, informed feeding decisions for mothers and infants. The session reviews national breastfeeding trends and equity considerations, explores the short and long term benefits of […]
