There is a clear and critical need to care for mental and physical health simultaneously. Understanding this connection and synergy is vital to overall wellness.
NAMI FL Holistic Health Series is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health — mentally and physically.
A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: Pharmacology, Psychotherapy, and Psychoeducation
Join us for an insightful conversation on November 20th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, where Dr. Joseph Strayhorn, M.D., will delve into the holistic approach to mental health care. This session will cover essential topics such as the roles of pharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation in fostering mental well-being. Dr. Strayhorn, a board-certified psychiatrist with decades of experience, will provide valuable insights for individuals, professionals, and families navigating the complexities of mental health.
Dr. Strayhorn brings a wealth of expertise from his work at Upstate Medical University, where he has treated patients for decades, researched psychotherapy and psychoeducation, and authored numerous publications. His experience spans both pharmacological treatments and therapeutic approaches, making him uniquely positioned to address a wide array of mental health topics.
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand why both medication and psychotherapy, although very useful, are not enough to relieve the burden that mental illness poses for society.
2. To understand the difference between psychoeducation and psychotherapy, and to understand some of the reasons why psychoeducation has great promise.
3. To be familiar with one answer to the question, “What skills should we teach and learn, in promoting mental health?”
4. To be familiar with a method of psychoeducation which the speaker has been directing, which is available for children and their families.
Dr. Joseph Strayhorn M.D.
Joseph Strayhorn, M.D. is a member of the Psychiatry Faculty Practice at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. He is board certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School and did a general psychiatry residency at Duke Medical Center and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to using pharmacological methods, he has studied, practiced, and researched psychotherapy and psychoeducation. He is founder and owner of Psychological Skills Press, which publishes manuals aimed at increasing psychological competence. He is founder and director of the nonprofit, Organization for Psychoeducational Tutoring, or OPT, which delivers education on both academic and psychological skills to children. He has delivered direct patient care continuously for several decades. He has authored over 40 peer reviewed articles and over 20 books. He is married with two adult daughters; his wife is a cognitive behavior therapist; one of his daughters studies decision-making in intervention research, and the other is beginning a career in social work. His 2 year old granddaughter teaches a practicum in child development to him and his wife.
Join us Wednesday November 20th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for this Virtual Workshop
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Expert Tips for Your Health
Mental health is just as vital as physical health - they deeply affect each other. It's important to reconsider the notion that mental and physical health are separate and acknowledge their close connection.
Improving mental wellness means caring for your whole self - recognizing the many aspects that play a role. You're a mix of many parts that work together. You're not just a label or a problem to solve - you're a unique individual with intertwined physical and mental health.
NAMI FL is here to help bridge the gap between mental and physical health through our Holistic Health Series. Our aim is to provide resources and support for understanding how your body functions as a whole and how making healthy choices can enhance both mental and physical well-being.
