Speaker(s):

Russell Lehmann

Presentation: Insights from a 28-year-old man with autism, OCD, depression, anxiety and Bi-Polar 2 on his traumatic experiences as an inpatient in 3 separate hospitals. Attendees will engage in substantive dialogue with the presenter on how best to serve the mental health and autism population.

Objectives:

  1. Discuss best practices in interacting with patients and accommodating their individual needs
  2. Describe how baby steps are instrumental in pursuing a lasting recovery
  3. Introduce a raw and utterly transparent look into the world of autism and mental health