We often get asked for resources about things we discuss with clients. This site is a place for clinicians and care team members to find helpful information on managing behavioral health issues, as well as psychotropic prescribing tips. It is not intended to be exhaustive, but is a place we can post something quickly for your reference.
Presentations
Dr. Watson provides practical training on managing residents living with severe personality disorders (50 minutes).
Which antidepressant should I use?
Appropriate Use of Psychotropics CMDA 2018
Printable Handouts
MoCA-Instructions-English_2010
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors – Treatment Review
Nursing Home Requirements for Psychotropic Use and Gradual Dose Reductions
Nonpharmacologic approaches to BPSD
Antipsychotic Consent for Off Label Use
Behavioral-Symptoms-as-AD-Progresses (3)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) overview
Benzodiazepine.Conversion.Chart
Dementia End of Life Decisions
Magellan Anticholinergic Risk Scale
M-1 Emergency Mental Illness Report _ Application
Transportation Hold Fact Sheet
M-0.5 FORM (Involuntary Transportation Hold)