Violent Impulsivity in the Chronic Inpatient Unit

Speaker(s):

Jahan, Azmi, MD

Presentation:

Analyzing behavioral patterns in treating impulsiveness and aggression on the chronic inpatient unit.

Objectives:

  1. Identify medication properties that would effectively treat impulsivity
  2. Familiarize with impulsivity factors and its association with substance abuse
  3. Identify treatment challenges when selecting treatment regimen
  4. Identify medications, which provides effective results in treating violent impulsive behavior, while being familiar with the adverse side effects

Jahan, Azmi, MD

Dr. Azmi Jahan completed his Bachelor’s of Arts from Georgia State University and went further to obtain his Medical Degree from St. James School of Medicine. He is currently completing his last year of Psychiatry residency training at UMKC. His presentation focuses on analyzing medications and/or additional factors that his patient responded to in treating aggression.

Presentation(s): 

Violent Impulsivity in the Chronic Inpatient Unit