Faculty

Ricky Reding

Patient Advocate
OnPoint

My name is Ricky Reding. I moved to Tampa, Florida from Minnesota 3 years ago to retire. In Minnesota I owned and ran a construction company. One day I fell from a roof and when landed broke my back:; hence the retirement. I was told by the surgeon I would never walk again. Well after 2 years of therapy and lots of pain I proved them wrong and now am walking fine. Well for retirement that didn't go so well, can't sit still. So I went to work as a security officer. I have now worked my way up to supervisor and run a crew of 12 officers. I really enjoy the job; and that's my retirement for now! I am married to a lovely woman and have 2 pet English Setters.

2026 Sessions

Masterclass: The Road to Recovery in MDD: Fom Partial Response to Remission and Beyond

Many patients with MDD experience only partial improvement despite adequate antidepressant therapy. This session focuses on recognizing clinically meaningful residual symptoms, reviews emerging evidence for adjunctive pharmacologic options, and provides practical approaches to optimizing treatment with the goal of achieving remission and sustained recovery. Supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson.

Speaker

Saturday, December 05 11:40–12:40 PM
Room Grand Cypress GHI
1 Credits
MasterClass
Faculty

Rakesh Jain

MD, MPH
Clinical Professor
Texas Tech - Permian Basin

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, attended medical school at the University of Calcutta in India. He then attended graduate school at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, where he was awarded a “National Institute/Center for Disease Control Competitive Traineeship”. His research thesis focused on impact of substance abuse. He graduated from the School of Public Health in 1987 with a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Dr. Jain served a three-year residency in Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He followed that by obtaining further specialty training, by undergoing a two-year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Jain completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Research Psychiatry at the University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute, in Houston. He was awarded the “National Research Service Award” for the support of this postdoctoral fellowship.

Faculty

Ricky Reding

Patient Advocate
OnPoint

My name is Ricky Reding. I moved to Tampa, Florida from Minnesota 3 years ago to retire. In Minnesota I owned and ran a construction company. One day I fell from a roof and when landed broke my back:; hence the retirement. I was told by the surgeon I would never walk again. Well after 2 years of therapy and lots of pain I proved them wrong and now am walking fine. Well for retirement that didn't go so well, can't sit still. So I went to work as a security officer. I have now worked my way up to supervisor and run a crew of 12 officers. I really enjoy the job; and that's my retirement for now! I am married to a lovely woman and have 2 pet English Setters.

Co-Chairs

Kevin Williams

MS, MPAS, PA-C
CEO and Lead Clinician
OnPoint Behavioral Health

Kevin N. Williams MS, MPAS, PA-C is the CEO and Lead Clinician at OnPoint Behavioral Health. He is a Physician Associate that specializes in Psychiatry and has a mission to provide care that is experienced, holistic, and compassionate. He holds two master degrees in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences and Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Florida and South University respectively. He has gained experience treating children, adolescents, and adults for the past 11 years in the areas of inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care. Kevin has 10 years of experience teaching as an Adjunct Professor at several institutions around the country. Kevin also has over 10 years in executive leadership experience and maintains a passion of educating others to lead with effective influence. He has participated in mission work abroad and has enjoyed volunteering in several organizations in the Tampa Bay community. He enjoys spending time with his family along with his hobbies of aviation and traveling abroad.

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