Come Together: The Importance of the Network of Care for Adults Living
With Schizophrenia

APA Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | 11 AM – 12 PM | Lunch available
San Francisco, CA | Moscone Center—Product Theater 1

Program Details

Schizophrenia is marked by complex heterogeneity in patient symptoms and disease course trajectories.^1,2 This program will present interactions between adults living with schizophrenia and an evolving care network.

Explore the variability in patient symptoms, comorbidities, and trajectories that contribute to the complexity of managing schizophrenia
Review the impact of schizophrenia on patients and their community
Understand how a collaborative network can improve patient care
Apply the concept of collaborative team capabilities to patient cases

The non-CME program includes real-world case studies.

Carlos, patient diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2011
Ana, Carlos’ mother and primary caregiver
Eric, a hospital discharge planner working to effectively manage transitions of care
James, a patrol officer with specialized training focusing on mental illness and communication

About Dr. Jain

Dr. Rakesh Jain is a clinical professor in the psychiatry department at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Midland, Texas, and is in private practice in Austin, Texas. He attended medical school at the University of Calcutta in India and attended graduate school at the University of Texas, School of Public Health in Houston, where he was awarded the National Institute/CDC Competitive Traineeship. He received his MPH from University of Texas School of Public Health in 1987. After graduate school, he completed his postdoctoral fellowship in research psychiatry at the Gerontology Center of the University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute in Houston, where he received a national research service award. Dr. Jain served a three-year psychiatry residency and a two-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is the author of several articles on mood and pain conditions. He was recently named Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, Gulf Coast Chapter, in recognition of community and peer education and championing of mental health issues.

About United for Schizophrenia

The United for Schizophrenia initiative was created to inspire and inform the schizophrenia community by educating about the importance of the network of care that supports people with schizophrenia. By sharing our experiences, we can join forces to strengthen the network of care because it takes a whole team to manage the impact of schizophrenia on the lives of patients and community members.

References: 1. Lehman AF, Lieberman JA, Dixon LB, et al. Practice guideline for the treatment of schizophrenia, second edition. Am J Psychiatry. 2004;161(suppl 2):1-56. 2. Nasrallah HA, Smeltzer DJ. Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Schizophrenia. 2nd ed. Newtown, PA: Handbooks in Healthcare Co.; 2011.

This is an informational event provided by Alkermes. Participants cannot claim continuing medical education credit for attending this informational event, and participation may be subject to reporting under the Sunshine Act. The Industry Disease Theater’s content and the views expressed therein are those of Alkermes and not the APA or APAF.

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, is a paid consultant of Alkermes, Inc. Guests and spouses of attendees may not attend the presentation. Food and beverage are provided by the APA. Attendees have paid for their meal as part of their conference registration fee.

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