Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD

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David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD;Andrew Brown, MD;Sean Sassano-Higgins, MD;Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD;Barbara Long, MD, PhD, FABPN; Fara White, MD

January 15th 2021

Unemployment is associated with an array of social and psychological complexities, directly affecting patients' self-esteem and perceptions of self-worth. When a patient loses their job, the psychiatrist has 4 tasks.

The Use of Podcasts as a Teaching Tool

Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD

January 8th 2021

Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD, discusses the use of podcasts as a teaching tool, and how they can help bypass the “curse of knowledge.”

My Patient Just Lost their Job … What Do We Do Now?

David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD;Andrew Brown, MD;Sean Sassano-Higgins, MD;Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD;Barbara Long, MD, PhD, FABPN; Fara White, MD;The Committee on Work and Organizations of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry

October 15th 2020

Job loss may negatively impact your patient’s mental health. Read about how you can help.

Tips for Testifying in Court

Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD;Phillip J. Resnick, MD

September 30th 2020

Strategies to remain calm under pressure; to be clear and concise; and to know what is expected in courtroom battles.

How to Evaluate and Manage Psychiatric Symptoms Related to Workplace Concerns

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry;Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD;Sean Sassano-Higgins, MD;David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD;Andrew Brown, MD;Barbara Long, MD, PhD, FABPN; Fara White, MD

June 9th 2020

Unprecedented numbers of Americans are losing their jobs. When patients describe psychiatric symptoms (eg, anxiety, insomnia, irritability), psychiatrists should ask about workplace issues.

How to Help Support Patients Who Are “Essential” Workers

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry;Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD;Barbara Long, MD, PhD, FABPN;Andrew Brown, MD;David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD; Fara White, MD;Sean Sassano-Higgins, MD

May 27th 2020

In this podcast, Dr Andrew Brown, a member of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, Work and Organizations Committee and lead psychiatrist for the Boston Police Department, provides his views on how psychiatrists can help support patients who have anxiety associated with the categorization as “essential.”

How and Why Clinicians Should Take a Thorough Work History During COVID-19 and Beyond

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry;Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD;David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD;Andrew Brown, MD;Barbara Long, MD, PhD, FABPN;Sean Sassano-Higgins, MD; Fara White, MD

May 18th 2020

Dr Daven Morrison provides his views on how and why psychiatrists should take a thorough work history, especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Support and Evaluate Patients Experiencing or Fearing Job Loss in the Era of COVID-19

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry;Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD; Fara White, MD;Sean Sassano-Higgins, MD;Andrew Brown, MD;Barbara Long, MD, PhD, FABPN;David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD

May 15th 2020

In this podcast, psychiatrists from the Group for Advancement of Psychiatry, Work and Organizations committee walk us through assessing how a patient's work ties to their sense of identity. They describe ways to validate a patient's feelings, provide reassurance, and help manage their emotions.