How Can Ketamine & Spravato Help My Clients When Medication & Therapy Are Not Enough?
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Category: Virtual Trainings
Please join us for a two hour presentation by Board Certified and award winning psychiatrist Dr. Mona Gupta to learn about the most up to date uses of Ketamine and Spravato, especially with treatment resistant depression and suicidal ideation. Participants will gain a better understanding of if/when a client may be a good candidate for this form of treatment and how to refer. Dr. Gupta will cover the pros and cons of using these substances and give details on what typical treatments are like, highlighting the differences between the nasal spray administration, Intramuscular injection and intravenous injection. She will address questions about success rates, insurance coverage, and any other questions participants may have in incorporating these adjunct treatments in their practices. You can click on the link below to watch video clips of Dr. Gupta and staff talking about the various treatments offered, and in particular about Spravato. https://www.guptapsychiatry.com/learn After this workshop, participants will be able to:
Biography Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Psychiatrist who started her practice in Raleigh, NC- after finishing her residency at Wake Forest University. Her office offers pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for patients seeking treatment for complicated and drug-resistant psychiatric conditions such as ketamine treatments and TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation). Her goal is to normalize getting help for alcohol and drug addictions and to make it a simple process for those who are ready to heal. She wants patients to know it is not only acceptable but encouraged to ask for help, and she and her team are here when you need them. Dr. Gupta is the Medical Director of Gupta Psychiatry and Wellness. The main office is in Raleigh with new branches opening in Apex, Durham and Clayton. Dr. Gupta comes from a family of practicing physicians. She obtained her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2002 in Florida. She moved to North Carolina to complete her residency in Psychiatry at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and obtained her Board Certification in General Psychiatry in 2009. She uses a holistic approach in tandem with medication management and therapy. When Dr. Gupta isn’t in the office or fighting crime she spends time with her three children, two dogs and a loving husband. Her dream is to de-stigmatize mental disorders and to learn to play tennis. This conference provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit for social workers. Certificates will be provided following the training. Register HereRegistration fees Members: $40 Non-Members: $50 Students: $12 Contact: [email protected] |