Updates on the Best Practices For the Management and Treatment of Agitation-View Recorded Webinar

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Video Summary

In this webinar, Dr. Tony Thrasher discusses best practices for managing agitation in patients with serious mental illness. He highlights the importance of a cultural shift in understanding agitation and stresses the need for non-pharmacological approaches in treatment. Dr. Thrasher also discusses the role of medication, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and educating patients about the safety of medications. He mentions restraints as a method to get to treatment rather than a treatment itself. The speaker covers different medications that can be used to treat agitation, including the potential use of ketamine. He also addresses the considerations for treating agitation in older adults and children. Dr. Thrasher highlights the importance of trauma-informed care and psychological first aid in addressing agitation. Overall, he emphasizes the need for a holistic approach and a shift in mindset when managing agitation. The webinar offers continuing education credits and includes a Q&A session. This summary is based on the transcript of the video with no visual content provided.

Keywords

agitation management

serious mental illness

cultural shift

non-pharmacological approaches

medication role

early intervention

restraints in treatment

ketamine use

trauma-informed care

holistic approach