It’s More than Benzodiazepines: Non-Traditional Treatment of Anxiety/Depression

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^{Delivery: Synchronous Virtual Classroom via Zoom}

In this workshop we will explore non-pharmaceutical treatment of depression and anxiety. The number of people looking for non-pharmaceutical interventions is increasing in both the psychiatric and addiction fields. One need look no further than the desire to decrease benzodiazepine (BZD) use. Treatments to be discussed include herbal and amino acid substances as well as vagal nerve stimulation.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of benzodiazepines;
• List three herbal medications used to treat depression;
• Describe the mechanism by which some amino acids work in the brain;
• Summarize the effects of using vagal nerve stimulation to treat depression; and
• List three alternative to benzodiazepines for treating anxiety.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels of practitioners.

Presenter: Dr. Craig Strickland graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a Doctorate in Psychology and a focus on experimental research and neuroscience. Past positions include a faculty position at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and affiliate faculty positions at Widener University and Springfield College. He currently has guest lecturer privileges at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, the Rutgers School of Social Work and an affiliate professor position at Thomas Jefferson University, East Fall Campus in the Community and Trauma Counseling program. Dr. Strickland is the owner of Biobehavioral Education and Consultation, LLC.