OAMHAD Symposium Agenda - May 11, 2023
The OAMHAD Symposium will take place from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm EST on May 11, 2023. Please note all session times listed below are listed based on your local time zone. To view sessions, click on the desired session title listed below, then click on the "Watch Session" button. Access to live sessions will begin 5 minutes prior to the start of the live session.
Welcome and Keynote
Thu, May 11 at 10:00 am EDT
Welcome and Keynote Speaker, Montel Williams
Overview
Welcome messages from ACL, SAMHSA, and HRSA
The keynote will feature a Q&A with National Council on Aging (NCOA) CEO, Ramsey Alwin, and Montel Williams.
Montel Williams will talk about his personal journey with mental health and multiple sclerosis(MS).
Speaker(s)
Montel Williams, Emmy-Award winning TV personality, Bestselling Author, Marine Corps and Navy Veteran and Healthcare Advocate
Ramsey Alwin, President & CEO, National Council on Aging
Moderators
Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Administration for Community Living
Break 11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Thu, May 11 at 11:15 am EDT
Supporting Caregivers Providing Care to Someone with Mental Illness
Overview
There are 60 million Americans who provide unpaid care to an individual who has a physical or mental illness. This session will dive into what is the impact on the caregiver. Attendees will learn how they can better support these caregivers with resources to help them maintain their mental health and care for their care recipients.
Speaker(s)
Jamie Huysman, Psy.D, LCSW, CAP, CFT, Vice President of Provider Relations and Government Affairs, WellMed Medical Management
Moderators
Greg Link, Director, Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services, Administration for Community Living
Thu, May 11 at 11:15 am EDT
Medication Considerations for Older Adults with Mental Health Conditions
Overview
The session will provide an overview of medication safety for older adults and how the use of multiple and inappropriate medications can lead to and/or exacerbate mental health issues in older adults. A patient advocate will provide testimonial of her lived experiences and a senior center will discuss current initiatives that educate and empower older adults on safe medication use.
Speaker(s)
Jennifer Stoll, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Primary Care Research Institute, Center, University at Buffalo Department of Family Medicine
Kerry Peek, Senior Center Director, Cheektowaga Senior Service Center
Mary Brennan-Taylor, Patient Safety Advocate, University at Buffalo School of Family Medicine
Moderators
Kathleen Cameron, National Council on Aging
Thu, May 11 at 11:15 am EDT
Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Illness Among Older Adults
Overview
Each year, an estimated 40 million older Americans experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Older adults who suffer from a TBI are at an increased risk for developing mental health disorders, such as major depression and panic disorder. This session will explore how TBIs impact older adults and their mental health.
Speaker(s)
Michael Hall, PhD, LCP, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ken Collins, Person with Brain Injury, Advocate
Moderators
Maria Crowley, MA, CRC, Director of Professional Development, NASHIA
Break 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Spotlight Session
Thu, May 11 at 1:00 pm EDT
Spotlight Session: Social Cohesion and Intergenerational Connections to Address Social Isolation
Overview
Social cohesion and engagement can help improve quality of life and is associated with better mental and emotional health for older adults. Learn about the national initiatives to support social cohesion as well as intergenerational opportunities as one strategy to address older adult social isolation.
Speaker(s)
Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA,, U.S. Surgeon General
Colleen Galambos, PhD, ACSW, LCSW-C, FGSA, Center Scientist, Center for Aging and Translational Research, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Maggie Ratnayake, MA, LPC, Executive Director, Lori's Hands (Newark, DE)
Moderators
Lily Liu, Family Caregiver
Break 2:00 to 2:15 p.m
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Thu, May 11 at 2:15 pm EDT
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health in Older Adults
Overview
Older and middle-aged adults in the United States account for about 80 percent of those who experience chronic pain. This session will discuss how people who have chronic pain are more likely to experience mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. The session will discuss mental health resources available for those suffering from chronic pain.
Speaker(s)
Yvette Colón, PhD, BCD, LMSW, Associate Professor; department member, Women's & Gender Studies; and Faculty Affiliate for the Aging Studies Program in the School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University
Nicole Hemmenway, CEO, U.S. Pain Foundation
Linda Shaw, U.S. Pain Foundation's BIPOC Community Support Group Lead
Moderators
Linda Porter, PhD, Director, Office of Pain Policy and Planning, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Thu, May 11 at 2:15 pm EDT
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adults Mental Health
Overview
Older adults were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Research has shown that rates of anxiety and depression have increased during the pandemic for older adults. This session will examine what the impact has been on older adults’ mental health thus far and resources available to support older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaker(s)
Erica Solway, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.P.H., Deputy Director, National Poll on Healthy Aging, University of Michigan
JD Davids, Founder, Network for Long COVID Justice and Strategies for High Impact (S4HI)
Moderators
Anita Everett, MD, DFAPA, Director, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Thu, May 11 at 2:15 pm EDT
Suicide Prevention Updates on 988
Overview
9-8-8 launched on July 16, 2022, as a new way for individuals in a mental health crisis to connect with a trained mental health professional. What has the rollout and impact looked like so far? The E4 Center will also share about new modules created for call centers to better help serve older adults.
Speaker(s)
Tia Dole, PhD, Chief 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Officer, Vibrant Emotional Health
Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP, Co-Director, E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging
Moderators
Monica Johnson, MA, LPC, Director, 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, SAMHSA
Break 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Closing Panel & Conference Wrap-Up
Thu, May 11 at 3:30 pm EDT
Panel and Closing: Current State of Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care
Overview
This panel will summarize what are the current models and promising practices of behavioral health integration to address chronic conditions and mental health.
Speaker(s)
Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, Professor
Neil Korsen, MD, MSc, Faculty Scientist
Ashley Breazeale, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Ramsey Alwin, President & CEO
Moderators
Arlene S. Bierman, MD, MS, Director
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