AMFM HEALTHCARE INVITES YOU TO AN IN-PERSON CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT
Brain on fire
Exploring The Role Of Neuroinflammation In Psychiatric Symptoms; Part 1
Thursday, September 19, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
1 CEU CREDIT • Cost: FREE
This presentation will investigate the link between neuroinflammation and common
psychiatric symptoms. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased
awareness among the medical community that viral (and other microbial) infections can
both cause new psychiatric symptoms or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. It will cover
the underlying neuropsychoimmunologic mechanisms that have recently been identified
in literature and the subsequent psychiatric manifestations that can follow. It will discuss
clinical pearls as well as testing and treatment options that can assist with accurate
diagnosis and appropriate treatments. There will be relevant case presentations
throughout both parts of the lecture series that give pertinent examples of how to
recognize these symptoms and apply novel integrative approaches to treatment.
Additionally, there will be discussion of the necessary collaborative approach to helping
this complex patient population.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the neuropsychoimmunologic mechanisms underlying psychiatric
symptoms. - Recognize when neuroinflammation is likely to be playing a causative role in
psychiatric symptoms. - Formulate appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with
neuroinflammatory psychiatric symptoms.
Presented by:
Dr. Lorin D. Boynton, MD Integrative Psychiatrist
Clinical Associate Professor | Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
Dr. Boynton's expertise lies in unraveling the intricate connections between the mind, brain, and body. She explores the impact of metabolic health and nutritional interventions on mental health treatment. Her areas of specialization encompass medication management, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease prevention, gut-brain axis, breathwork, and trauma release exercise therapy.
