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The State of Cannabis – 2025

Room: Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s): 

Craghead, Levi, MD, MPH

Description: 

This presentation will cover cannabis use as it pertains to public mental health.  The goal of this production is to improve understanding of how cannabis affects behavioral functioning and how to address cannabis use in clinical settings.

Objectives

1. Outline diagnostic features of Cannabis Use Disorder and Withdrawal
2. Develop understanding of cannabis use prevalence and means of consumption
3. Conceptualize pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

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Schizotypal Disorder: Management Challenges with “Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis”

Room Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s): 

Karim, Ahmed, MD

Description: 

This presentation offers an overview of personality disorders, with a particular focus on distinguishing between Schizophrenia and Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD). It will explore the roles of antipsychotics in managing SPD and delve into the diagnostic criteria and underlying causes of Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis (CIM), providing a comprehensive understanding of these conditions and their treatment considerations.

Objectives

1. Differentiate between Schizophrenia and Schizotypal Personality Disorder SPD
2. Discuss roles of antipsychotics in Schizotypal Personality Disorder
3. Explore diagnostic criteria and etiologies for Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis (CIM)t

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Perinatal Mood Disorders: Recognition, Treatment, and Support

Room: Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s): 

Agha, Sara, MD

Description: 

Perinatal mood disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis, affect up to 1 in 7 women and remain a critical yet underrecognized aspect of maternal mental health. This presentation will provide an overview of the clinical presentation, risk factors, and potential consequences of untreated perinatal mood disorders for both mother and child. Emphasis will be placed on screening tools and best practices for early identification in obstetric and primary care settings.

Attendees will also learn about evidence-based treatment approaches, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and nonpharmacologic interventions tailored to the unique needs of perinatal patients. The presentation will highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and offer strategies for supporting mothers in accessing care, reducing stigma, and fostering long-term recovery. By the end of the session, participants will leave with practical tools to enhance their care for this vulnerable population.

Objectives

1. Discuss the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis
2. Identify key risk factors, screening tools, and diagnostic criteria for perinatal mood disorders
3. Evaluate the impact of untreated perinatal mood disorders on maternal and infant health outcomes

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Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care: Collaborative Approaches for Addressing Substance Use, Mental Health, and Developmental Challenges

Room: Nautical Wheeler

Speaker(s): 

Aggarwal, Arpit, MD

Andrews, Bart, PhD

Burgess, Doug, MD

Howerton, Preston, DO

Description: 

In today’s healthcare landscape, integrating behavioral health into primary care is essential for addressing complex challenges such as opioid use disorder, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and suicide prevention. This session will explore the value of a multidisciplinary approach to care, highlighting how Show-Me ECHO programs foster collaboration between experts and healthcare providers to enhance clinical outcomes. Participants will gain insights into how peer-to-peer learning and mentorship through virtual knowledge-sharing communities can improve their practice. Join us to discover how engaging with ECHO programs can expand your professional network and strengthen your ability to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Objectives

1. Identify the value of behavioral health services into primary care settings, focusing on the benefits of a holistic approach for addressing complex issues like opioid use disorder, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and suicide prevention
2. Explore multi-disciplinary approaches to care
3. Promote knowledge exchange and support networks

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Johnson Klierthermes, Andrew, MEd

Andrew Johnson Kliethermes Assistant Director, The Succeed Program with The University of Missouri-St. Louis Andrew Johnson Kliethermes serves as theAssistant Director of Succeed. Andrew has been with Succeed for over 8 years and has over 15 years of experience in business management, employee training, as well as working with individuals with disabilities and their families. Prior to joining Succeed in 2015, Andrew was an Employment Advisor with St Louis Arc. There he was able to collaborate with the leading team; Special School District, Vocational Rehabilitation, SSM St Mary’s Health Center, and St Louis Arc to help facilitate a pilot Vocational Skills Employment Training Program, or V-SET, complete its second year. Andrew holds his Bachelors in Business Administration from Lindenwood University, a Masters in Higher Education and Adult Learning from The University of Missouri-St Louis, and is currently a doctoral student with The University of Missouri-St Louis.

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A Discussion over the Film, Intelligent Lives

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Digitization of Vulnerability – Social Media and Mental Health

Parasol II

 

Speaker(s):

Nwokwor, Ejike, MBBS

Description

Increasing Social media use and the possible impacts Drivers of social media growth and the mental health implications.

Objectives

  • Concerns about increasing social media usage
  • What drives the rapid increase in use of social media
  • Impact of social media use on mental health
  • Suggestions on controlling abnormal use of social media
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Nwokwor, Ejike, MBBS

I had my medical school at University of Jos Nigeria; Completed one year of internship and worked with different organizations and institutions. Started postgraduate training in Psychiatry in Nigeria before moving to USA. I am currently in my 3rd year of Residency training in Psychiatry. My passion for mental health was borne of early life experiences and I have special in Community Psychiatry and Addiction.

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Digitization of Vulnerability – Social Media and Mental Health

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Chaffee, Thomas, MD

I am an academic psychiatrist working in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. I grew up in Kansas City, went to Kansas State University for my undergraduate degree, the University of Kansas for medical school, and the University of Michigan for residency. I am currently employed as an academic psychiatrist in the heart of downtown Kansas City, MO. I work for University Health, which has an affiliation with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC). I have a variety of roles within the department – primarily working with patients with serious and persistent mental illness. I see patients in the office, the community (often doing home visits or doing outreach at homeless shelters or camps), and jail. We have been building a relationship with the judges at the Kansas City Municipal Court – helping to provide mental health care for those incarcerated with city charges. I also have an informal relationship with the UMKC athletic department and see many of the athletes with mental health needs. I recently accepted a position as Assistant Residency Director and enjoy teaching both medical students and residents. I find a deep satisfaction helping patients, who because of their mental illness and systemic inequities, struggle to access basic human needs. I enjoy working within a community of providers and staff who share the same passion.

Presentation(s):

The Justice System, Mental Illness, and Mental Health Court

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The Justice System, Mental Illness, and Mental Health Court

Parasol II

 

Speaker(s):

Chaffee, Thomas, MD

Description

This is a presentation covering the complex interactions between mental illness and the criminal justice system. I give an overview of our criminal justice system, focusing on our local system. Then transition into statistics about mental illness and incarceration. Will discuss the challenges of treating patients in jail. Then will discuss mental health courts – the general set up and efficacy.

Objectives

Explain the basic foundations of the United States Justice Systems
List the common steps involved in a criminal court case
Identify the challenges of having mental illness while incarcerated
Identify the challenges of treatment patients with mental illness while incarcerated
Explain the essential elements of a successful mental health court

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Andrews, Crestin, DO

Dr. Crestin Andrews is the current chief resident and incoming academic chief resident at the University of Missouri Columbia Psychiatry Program. She completed dual bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, then graduated medical school from A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She discovered her passion for mental health during a service trip abroad to Egypt, after which she went on to establish a global service initiative centering around teaching preventative health measures to groups of youth internationally. Endlessly fascinated by the complexities of the mind, the study of nonverbal communication is one avenue on her continual pursuit of understanding the human condition. In her spare time, Crestin enjoys playing guitar, exploring nature, and learning about all things NASA and space travel!

Presentation(s):

Body Talks: The Covert Language of Nonverbal Communication