Dr. Brad Smith, MD, DFAPA (he/him) is the Chief Medical Officer for Accanto Health, overseeing the clinical direction of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. With 25 years of experience in psychiatry and medical leadership, he is dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with eating disorders.
Board-certified in adult and forensic psychiatry, Dr. Smith has spent his career developing innovative, evidence-based treatment programs. Before joining Accanto Health, he directed clinical services at all levels of care within Eating Disorder Recovery Services at Rogers Behavioral Health. He is recognized for his leadership in improving clinical outcomes and expanding access to care for those in need.
Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin, where he also completed his psychiatry residency, serving as chief resident in his final year. He completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, an honor that highlights his substantial contributions to the field.
In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Smith is passionate about education and has served as a voluntary assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has lectured nationally on a wide range of topics related to eating disorders and mental health, including peer-selected presentations for the National Eating Disorders Association and the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association annual meetings.
Eating Disorder Treatment with Medications Across the Lifespan
Available treatment options for those with eating disorders has a foundation in psychotherapy, nutrition rehabilitation, and in many cases medication interventions. Medication strategies are limited in terms of medicines with FDA approval. A review of the approved medications for the treatment of eating disorders will be presented. In addition, the presenters will emphasize how the holistic assessment of an individual that identifies co-occurring mental health and physical health will likely lead to medication considerations for those conditions that may assist with overall recovery of the ind...Read moreividual. A review of the relative strength of evidence for commonly used medications for those with eating disorders will also distinguish short term vs longer term goals. The presenters aim to help familiarize clinicians with common medication approaches utilized in the treatment of those with eating disorders, as well as how to integrate medication approaches into the psychotherapy and nutritional rehabilitation aspects of care. The course is designed for an audience of clinicians who are not prescribers yet will likely be valuable for those who are prescribers as well. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify 2 medications approved for treatment of eating disorders.
- Recognize at least 2 of the most common co-occurring mental health diagnoses in clients with eating disorders
- Describe the importance of a comprehensive mental and physical health evaluation for clients presenting with eating disorders
- Recognize common medical complications/concerns stemming from eating disorders symptoms/behaviors and/or the treatment process.
Target Audience
Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Brad E.R. Smith, MD, DFAPA
Chief Medical Officer
Mike Donndelinger, MD
Dr. Michael Donndelinger is Psychiatrist in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Donndelinger completed his undergraduate degree in genetics and cell biology and graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota. He went on to medical school, residency, and his Child and Adolescent Fellowship also at The University of Minnesota. He has been with The Emily Program since 2008 and is also the medical director at Minnesotan Mental Health Clinics.
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
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National Board for Certified Counselors
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CE Process Info
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