Psychopharmacology in Correctional Settings
Presented by: Lauren Stossel, M.D.
1 Hour / 1 CE
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on Psychopharmacology in Correctional Settings is presented by Lauren Stossel, M.D.
This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards the Correctional Mental Health Certificate and share your new digital credentials
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe clinical indications for psychopharmacologic treatment of mental health diagnoses commonly encountered in carceral settings
- 2 Describe the difference between appropriate and inappropriate medication regimens
- 3 Describe risks and benefits associated with particular pharmacologic treatments in jails and prisons
Presented By
Lauren Stossel, M.D., M.D.
Dr. Lauren Stossel completed medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, residency training in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell, and a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at NYU. In 2018, she began working on Rikers Island, New York City's jail complex, as a supervising psychiatrist on a specialized unit housing individuals with serious mental illness who commit violent infractions in the jail setting. For six years, she worked in a variety of capacities with Correctional Health Services, including as a Senior Psychiatrist in general population clinics and specialty therapeutic units for seriously mentally ill patients, Director of Psychiatric Education, Medical Director for Mental Health, and most recently as Chief of Mental Health. In 2024, Dr. Stossel transitioned to Kings County Hospital where she now pilots an outpatient clinic focused on treatment of individuals with chronic psychotic disorders. She also completes forensic psychiatric assessments in private practice.
Training Outline
Key topics covered in this training include:
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Introduction to Psychiatric Disorders: Identifying conditions that require medication
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Common Psychiatric Medications: Overview of frequently used medication classes
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Decision-making Considerations: When to refer patients for pharmacologic treatment and factors to consider when working with patients who take psychiatric medication
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Case Study Discussions: Review and comment on clinical scenarios involving the use of psychiatric medications in correctional settings
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CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here.
American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.