SMI, Psychotropics, and Sexuality-Lecture Presentation

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In this video, Dr. Amy Cohen, a clinical psychologist and program director for SMI Advisor, introduces a webinar on SMI, psychotropics, and sexuality. SMI Advisor is an initiative focused on providing evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. Dr. Terry Dilks, a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, then takes over and discusses the historical perspective of sexuality, psychoanalysis, and societal views of sexual dysfunction. She also explores the impact of mental illness on sexuality and the role of medications, particularly psychotropics, in sexual dysfunction. Dr. Dilks covers various treatment strategies for sexual dysfunction, including medications, non-pharmacological approaches, and psychotherapeutic options. She emphasizes the importance of communication, intimacy, and addressing relational and emotional needs in addition to medication management. Dr. Dilks also highlights the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and the need for clinicians to address these issues in order to improve patients' overall well-being. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session. The video provides valuable insights into the intersection between serious mental illness, psychotropics, and sexuality, and offers practical strategies for clinicians to address sexual dysfunction in their patients.

Keywords

serious mental illness

sexual dysfunction

psychotropics

treatment strategies

communication

medication management

schizophrenia

bipolar disorder