Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Lecturers

These physicians are available for lectures and programs on psychiatry and behavioral medicine. 

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Himanshu Agrawal, MD, MBBS, DF-APA, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Burnout in Medicine/Academia
Criticism and Defense of Modern Psychoanalysis
Giving and Receiving Formative Feedback With Learners, on the Fly
Gun Violence in the USA and the Accusations on the Mentally Ill
#MedToo: Gender Discrimination and Harassment in Medicine
Psychodynamic Aspects of a Pandemic
Shame and Stigma in the Culture of Academic Medicine

Mary Beth Alvarez, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Addiction and Primary Care
Integrated Behavioral Health, Collaborative Care and TEAMCare
Mood and Contraception
Psychopharmacology in Primary Care
Public Health Psychiatry
Sexual Dysfunction in the Medically Ill

Courtney Barry, PsyD, Ms, Director of IPE for the School of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Wellness
Fostering Inter-professional Education with Learners
Health Psychology
Mindful Eating
Psychological Treatment of Obesity
Trauma-Informed Care for Healthcare Providers

Carlyle Chan, MD, Vice Chair for Professional Development and Educational Outreach, Professor of Psychiatry and the Institute for Health and Equity, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Anti-Asian Hate and the Roots of Xenophobia
Avoiding Death by PowerPoint: Improving Your Medical Lecturing Skills
Establishing Rural Psychiatry Residencies: Lessons Learned
Internet Security and Privacy for the Online Clinician
Is Lithium Still Effective for Bipolar Disorder?
Marketing of Medications: Lessons for Medical Ethics and Professionalism
Memories Are Made of This: The Neuroscience of Remembering
Mobile Technologies in Clinical Care
Recognizing and Treating Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Recognizing and Treating Mood Disorders
Review of the Biopsychosocial Formulation and the Importance of Relationships for Both Patients and Providers
Should Residents Still Receive Training in Psychotherapy?
Stress Management

Heidi F. Christianson, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Training Director, Health Psychology Residency, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Cancer Center
Adjustment to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Adjustment to Chronic Illness
Cancer Survivorship
Health Psychology
Positive Psychology and Resiliency in Health Psychology Practice
Stress and Anxiety Management

Joseph Goveas, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Institute for Health and Equity Vice Chair and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry Director, DREAM Program
Late-Life Depression
Loss, Acute Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia: Evidence-Base for Current and Future Treatment

Brad Grunert, PhD, Professor of Plastic Surgery, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Coping With Chronic Pain
Factitious Disorders in Medical Settings
Psychological Reactions to Hand Trauma
PTSD Following Work-Related Injuries

Thomas Heinrich, MD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, and Family and Community Medicine
Alcohol Withdrawal
Atypical Antipsychotics for the Nonpsychiatrist
Autoimmune Encephalopathies
Choosing the Right Antidepressant
Delirium/Acute Confusional States
Treatment of Anxiety for the Nonpsychiatrist

Mary Hove, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Intersection of Trauma and Addiction
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychodiagnostic Assessment and Treatment Planning
Substance Use Disorders and Addiction
Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, and Comorbid Presentations

Kathleen Koth, DO, DFAACAP, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine; Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Diagnosis, Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Treatment, Genetic Testing Introduction, Causes
Intellectual Development Disorder - Diagnosis, Co-Occurring Psychiatry Disorders, Psychiatric Treatment, Genetics for Psychiatrists
Normal Childhood Development
Sexuality and Sex Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Systems of Care for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Lawrence A. Miller, PsyD, Assistant Professor Co-Director, Behavioral Medicine Primary Care (BMPC), Psychology Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Dealing With Anger Responses in the Clinical Setting
Facilitating Patient Self-Care Management to Chronic Illness
Importance of Lifestyle Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Illness
Managing End of Life Issues
Use of Mobile Health (mHealth) Technologies in Clinical Care

Julie Owen, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Assessment and Management of the Suicidal Patient
Assessment and Management of the Violent/Agitated Patient
Enhancing Emergency Department Care of Psychiatric Patients
Medical Issues in Psychiatric Patients
To Hold or Not to Hold: Involuntary Psychiatri Treatment

Heather Smith, PhD, ABPP, Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine; Lead Psychologist and Director of Psychology Training, Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity
Management of Behaviors Associated with Neurocognitive Disorders
Situational Leadership

Kirti Thummala, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Department of Neurology
Building Resilience in Patients with Chronic Pain
CBT, ACT and Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain
Childhood Adversity, Trauma and Development of Chronic Pain

Lyndsey Wallace, PsyD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Cancer
Adjustment to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Oncology Care
Cancer Survivorship
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
End of Life and Bereavement in Patients With Chronic Illness
Issues of Cancer Survivorship
Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery
Psychosocial Concerns with Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer (AYA) Patients
Psychological Treatment of Obesity

Christina Wichman, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Diagnosis and Management of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Diagnosis and Management of Perinatal Substance Use Disorders
Innovative Solutions to Perinatal Psychiatric Care
Maternal Mortality