Past "Building Hope" Public Lecture Series
Past Building Hope Lectures
2020
“The Melancholy of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln”
March 3, 2020 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
PRESENTER:
David A. Casey, M.D., Professor and Chair
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mental health history of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln
- Understand the benefits and pitfalls of applying modern diagnostic ideas to historic figures
- Understand limitations in attempting to diagnose public figures
February 13 , 2020 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
PRESENTER:
Ryan Wetzler, Psy.D., C.BSM, ABPP
Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Sleep Health Center, Sleep Medicine Specialists
Learning Objectives:
January 16, 2020 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
PRESENTER:
Jesse Wright, M.D.
Kolb Endowed Chair for Outpatient Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director, UofL Depression Center
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Identify causes of procrastination
- Recommend key methods for overcoming procrastination
2019
November 7, 2019 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
PRESENTER:
Linda Carter Sobell, Ph.D., President’s Distinguished Professor
Nova Southeastern University
March 19, 2019 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
PRESENTER:
Ryan Wetzler, Psy.D., CBSM, DBSM, ABPP
Director, Sleep Health Center, PLLC
130 Fairfax Avenue, Ste 100c
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
Learning Objectives:
- Review new insomnia treatment guidelines
- Learn about a revolutionary treatment approach for insomnia
- Understand your sleep system and how to get it working again
February 21, 2019 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
PRESENTER:
Raj Gopalraj, M.D.
Assistant Professor Palliative Care
UofL Family and Geriatric Medicine Department
Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognize how fitness can affect the brain in positive ways
- Be able to pick appropriate physical exercises that can be included in everyday life
2018
PRESENTER:
David Clark, PhD
Professor and Chair in Experimental Psychology
Director, Oxford Centre for Anxiety Disorders & Trauma
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize how psychological therapies can transform people’s lives
- Identify the benefits from making effective treatments widely available
PRESENTER:
Christopher K. Peters, MD
Associate Professor
Outpatient Director, Bingham Clinic
Sports Psychiatry
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Review the benefits of youth participation in sport.
- Review the risks of youth athletic participation in sport.
- Recommendations for parents and coaches.
March 6, 2018 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
PRESENTER:
Jessica Reis, M.D.
Psychiatrist, Associate Program Director, UofL Department of Psychiatry and Brain Sciences Residency Program
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the unique aspects of women’s mental health and wellbeing.
- Learn tips for staying well and addressing treatment at various stages in the female lifecycle.
February 15, 2018 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Clifford Kuhn, MD"
Medical school professor, comedian, professional speaker and personal consultant
Norton Healthcare
Learning Objectives:
- Choose from at least five options for effectively sharing humor when laughter is not appropriate or welcome.
- Identify the “primary” energy for healthy humor.
- Create an available and reliable mindset for experiencing humor more frequently.
THIS PRESENTATION MADE POSSIBLE BY:
January 11, 2018 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Jesse Wright, MD, PhD"
Professor and Kolb Endowed Chair for Outpatient Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director, UofL Depression Center
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Describe why depression is a brain disease
- Identify causes of procrastination
- 3.Recommend key methods for overcoming procrastination
2017
November 30, 2017 at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Scott A. Langenecker, PhD
Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology,
Director of Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Chicago
Learning Objectives:
- Describe why depression is a brain disease
- Explain the role of childhood adversity in risk and resilience for depression
- 3.Describe strategies for using neuroscience tools to aid in patient-centered treatment
October 12, 2017 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Laura M. Frey, Ph.D., LMFT
Assistant Professor, Couple and Family Therapy
Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand the role of open communication in fostering healthy parent-child relationships
- Participants will learn strategies for maintaining open communication with children and adolescents
“Many people wonder at what age it’s appropriate to discuss sensitive topics with their children. Keeping the lines of communication open are important for ensuring kids get accurate information and that they’ll reach out to us when issues arise.” Laura M. Frey, Ph.D., LMFT
September 19 , 2017 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
David Casey, MD, Professor and Interim Chair,
UofL Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Head of Clinical Services,
UofL Health Care Outpatient Center
April 18, 2017 at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Chris Peters, MD,
Assistant Professor
UofL Department of Pediatrics-Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychology
Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training Program
Bingham Clinic – Norton Hospital
March 14, 2017 at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
David Casey, MD & Zach Sager, MD. David Casey, MD, is Professor and Interim Chair, UofL Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Head of Clinical Services, UofL Health Care Outpatient Center
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Resources for those with loved ones in palliative care
Understanding loved ones needs
“PRESENTER:
Erika Ruth, MD ,
Assistant Professor
Addiction Program Director
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Learning how addiction can effect a family
Resources for families with a member that has addiction
January 12, 2017 at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Michael Thase, MD,
Professor, University of Pennsylvania
2016
November 15, 2016 7:00-8:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Stephen S. O’Connor, PhD , ,
Assistant Professor
Associate Director, UofL Depression Center
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the core aspects of posttraumatic stress
Describe how posttraumatic stress impacts quality of life
Describe empirically-supported approaches to helping reduce posttraumatic stress
October 19, 2016 6:00-7:00 p.m.
“PRESENTER:
Willem Kuyken, PhD, ,
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Director, Oxford Mindfulness Centre
Oxford, England
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify basic principles of mindfulness
Describe ways mindfulness can train and retrain the brain
Recognize mindfulness-based treatment methods for depression and other mental health problems
“PRESENTER:
Erika Ruth, MD, ,
Assistant Professor
Addiction Program Director
UofL Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LOCATION:
Louisville Urban League
1535 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
“PRESENTER:
Ted Feldmann, MD,,
Associate Professor
Associate Chair for Education
Director of Medical Student Education
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LOCATION:
The Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206
“PRESENTER:
Rif El-Mallakh, MD,,
Professor
Director, Mood Disorders Research Program
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LOCATION:
The Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206
“PRESENTER:
David A. Casey, MD,,
Professor
Interim Chair UofL Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LOCATION:
The Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206
“PRESENTER:
Thomas Uhde, M.D.,
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Executive Director, Institute of Psychiatry
Medical University of South Carolina
THIS PRESENTATION MADE POSSIBLE BY:
LOCATION:
The Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- To understand the science of sleep
- Describe sources of sleep disruption
- Recognize effective methods for treating sleep problems
“PRESENTER:
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor of Child Psychiatry
Professor and Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs
Director, UofL Depression Center
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
LOCATION:
The Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe most effective methods of treating depression
- Answer participants’ questions about treatment of depression
- Detail effective treatment options for people stuck in depression
- Participants will be able to identify recent advances in understanding the causes and the ability to detect signs and symptoms of Autism
- Participants will understand recent updates in treatment, including what families can do to maximize chances for success for their children with Autism
Date: April 16, 2015
Presenters:
W. David Lohr, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Child Psychiatry
Clinical Co-Director, UofL Autism Center
Department of Pediatrics, Associate of Psychiatry
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Allison Yoder, M.D.
PGY-5 Fellow, Child Psychiatry
Bingham Clinic
Department of Pediatrics
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
Date: March 24, 2015
Presenters:
Eric Russ, PhD.
Assistant Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Are video games causing children to be more violent?
- Are there positive aspects to Gaming?
Date: February 12, 2015
Presenter:
Chris Peters, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training Program
Department of Pediatrics-Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
John McCurdy, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident
Department of Pediatrics-Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
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Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015
- Be able to define and distinguish among several prominent social media platforms.
- Be able to weigh various risks and benefits associated with use of social media.
Presenters:
Robert Caudill, MD
Associate Professor and Director, Residency Training Program
Director, Telemedicine and Information Technology Programs
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Kamleh Shaban, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
- The many different presentations of OCD
- Effective treatment approaches for OCD
- How family members can be supportive of their loved ones with OCD
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014
Presenter:
Monnica Williams, PhD
Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Mental Health Disparities
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
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Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014
- Discuss mental health issues associated with cancer diagnosis
- Provide resources for patients and family coping with cancer
- Suggest strategies to aid in maintaining a healthy lifestyle during treatment
Presenters:
Rebecca Tamas, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Director, Psycho-Oncology Service
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Nichole Sonderman, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
- Identify causes of procrastination
- Recommend key methods for overcoming procrastination
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2014
Presenters:
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs
Director, UofL Depression Center
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
- Impact of diet and lifestyle on successful aging.
- Understanding depression and dementia.
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Presenters:
David A. Casey, M.D.
Professor and Senior Vice-Chair
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
- Learn about the risk factors and protective factors that are related to being a bully.
- Learn about the risk factors and protective factors that are related to being a victim.
- Discuss intervention and prevention strategies as it relates to bullying
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2013
Presenters:
Christopher M. Peters, MD Asst. Professor, Dept of Pediatrics
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Terra Tyler, MD
Child and Adolescent Fellow
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Objectives:
- Make a more accurate and useful diagnosis of stress in their lives
- Identify at least four documented health benefits of humor
- Practice a three-step “prescription” for getting more positive energy (“light”) into and out of every minute of every day
- Demonstrate the power of intentional smiling to dispel stress and fear in everyday situations.
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2013
Presenter:
Clifford C. Kuhn, M.D. - The Laugh Doctor
Professor
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Bio – Dr. Kuhn is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and received his psychiatric training at the University of Michigan. He is an internationally-acknowledged expert in humor and healing; Cliff’s mission is to teach us how to tap into our natural positive energies every day to get more fun and success into and out of even the most tedious responsibilities and fearful challenges. His latest book is “It All Starts with a Smile: Seven Steps to Being Happier Right Now.”
Overview:Drawing upon the model of light’s power to diminish darkness, this presentation will illuminate humor’s power to diminish stress. Dr. Kuhn’s demonstrations will provide participants with a first-hand experience of the healing effects available to everyone from effective and responsible humor
Objectives:
- Understand the role of depression in older adults.
- Understand treatment of depression in older adults
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2012
Presenter:
David A. Casey, M.D.
Associate Professor and Senior Vice-Chair
Head of Clinical Services
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Objectives:
- Become familiar with the signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
- Learn the basics of effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2012
Guest Speaker:
Barbara Orsalov Rothbaum, Ph.D., Presentation Chair
Professor in Psychiatry and Associate Vice-Chair of Clinical Research
Director, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program
Emory University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Objectives:
- Learn how religious and spiritual factors may predispose toward depression.
- Identify how religious and spiritual factors play a role in preventing and treating depression.
- Describe how clergy and mental health professionals can collaborate more effectively to help patients.
Date: Tuesday, April, 2012
Speakers:
Allan Josephson, M.D., Presentation Chair
Professor and CEO, Bingham Clinic, Vice-Chair for Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry Services, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences www.louisville.edu/medschool/psychiatry
Brian Briscoe, M.D.
Kentucky Psychiatric and Mental Health Services, PLLC
www.kpmhs.com
Presentation: “Is it all just a ‘chemical imbalance’? Understanding biological factors involved in major depression”
Anne Reed, M.Div., BCC
Chaplain, Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry, Norton & Kosair Children’s Hospitals
www.nortonhealthcare.com
Presentation: “Spirituality and Depression: Encouraging healing in the broken places”
Objectives:
- Understand the importance and function of sleep.
- Recognize symptoms of the most common sleep disorders and treatment considerations.
- Discuss simple strategies to improve the quality of sleep.
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2011
Speaker:
Ryan Wetzler,, PsyD, Ph.D.
Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Sleep Medicine Specialists
Objectives:
- Build skills for reducing anxiety and enjoying life
- Recognize key steps for managing worry
- Learn about effective treatments for panic, PTSD, OCD, social phobia, and other anxiety disorders.
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2010
Speaker:
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Objectives:
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2011
Speaker:
Rifaat El-Mallakh, M.D., M.D.
Professor
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Objectives:
Attendee was introduced to the presentation, course, and basic treatments of bipolar illness.
- Understanding obesity trends in the United States
- Utilizing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy techniques in weight loss.
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2010
Speaker:
Casia Horseman, M.D.
Instructor
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Objectives:
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2009
Childhood Stress, Anxiety, and Depression-
Judith Beck, Ph.D.
- Learn practical methods of coping with stress.
- Describe effective methods for developing a positive thinking style and fighting depression.
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