Learn about the field of psychiatry and its place in mental health, the educational and clinical training required to become a psychiatrist, the work a psychiatrist does, and gain a foundational understanding of the conditions psychiatry addresses and the approaches used in treatment.
Learning Goals
Improve understanding of the role of psychiatry in the field of mental health.
Discuss what makes psychiatry different than other types of mental health providers.
Recognize the types of mental health concerns that psychiatrists treat, so that when to refer to psychiatry is better understood.
Webinar Details
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5 - 5:40 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Teams
Who: Current and aspiring PreK-12 educators and staff
Cost: Free
Presenter: Amanda Elliott, Psychiatrist, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu , and we will work with you to make any accommodations.