The primary goal of this webinar is to 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.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of BZDs
2. List three herbal medications used to treat depression
3. Describe the mechanism by which some amino acids work in the brain
4. Explain the effects of using vagal nerve stimulation to treat depression
5. Define three alternatives to benzodiazepines for treating anxiety
9:30 am Welcome/Introduction
9:35 am Instructor Welcome and Webinar Overview
9:45 am Ups and downs of BZDs
10:45 am Alternatives used to treat depression and amino acids
11:00 am Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VGS)
11:15 am Alternatives used to treat anxiety
12:20 pm Conclusion/Q&A