Faculty

Richard Jackson

MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Richard Jackson, MD, is the founders and owner of The Neurobehavioral Medicine Group, an outpatient psychiatric treatment and research center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Boca Raton Florida. Dr. Jackson has dedicated his medical experiences to many at-risk groups including those who are incarcerated. He served as a Senior Psychiatrist and Approving Authority at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti Michigan for 22 years. He served as the Sate Expert, for the State of New Jersey mental health hospitals and forensic center. Dr. Jackson is also extremely dedicated to various research projects focused on the latest research and potential treatment options for a variety of disease states including schizophrenia, bipolar and major depressive disorders, Autism and Alzheimers Dementia. He has been a leader in movement disorder research.He published the standards of care in the assessment and treatment of tardive dyskinesia as well as the Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale.

Dr. Jackson obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his general psychiatric residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Michigan, School of Medicine. He is board certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult, Adolescent, Child and Forensic Psychiatry, He is an Associate Clinical Professorof psychiatry at Oakland University William Beaumont Schools of Medicine and an Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University Of Michigan, School of Medicine. He is a Distibuished fellow of the APA.

2026 Sessions

Borderline Personality Disorder: Yes There is Treatment That Works!

Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms often emerge during brief outpatient visits, making early identification and structured intervention essential. This session will outline practical strategies for initial assessment, risk evaluation, and the use of DBT-informed skills while awaiting longer-term psychotherapy. Faculty will discuss when to consider adjunctive pharmacotherapy for targeted symptoms and how to coordinate care effectively. Participants will leave with a clear, evidence-based approach to stabilizing early presentations and supporting therapeutic engagement.

Speaker

Wednesday, September 16 9:00–10:00 AM
Room Great Hall D
Borderline Personality Disorder
Faculty

Richard Jackson

MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Richard Jackson, MD, is the founders and owner of The Neurobehavioral Medicine Group, an outpatient psychiatric treatment and research center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Boca Raton Florida. Dr. Jackson has dedicated his medical experiences to many at-risk groups including those who are incarcerated. He served as a Senior Psychiatrist and Approving Authority at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti Michigan for 22 years. He served as the Sate Expert, for the State of New Jersey mental health hospitals and forensic center. Dr. Jackson is also extremely dedicated to various research projects focused on the latest research and potential treatment options for a variety of disease states including schizophrenia, bipolar and major depressive disorders, Autism and Alzheimers Dementia. He has been a leader in movement disorder research.He published the standards of care in the assessment and treatment of tardive dyskinesia as well as the Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale.

Dr. Jackson obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his general psychiatric residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Michigan, School of Medicine. He is board certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult, Adolescent, Child and Forensic Psychiatry, He is an Associate Clinical Professorof psychiatry at Oakland University William Beaumont Schools of Medicine and an Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University Of Michigan, School of Medicine. He is a Distibuished fellow of the APA.

Steering Committee

Saundra Jain

MA, PsyD, LPC
Adjunct Clinical Affiliate, University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing;
Private Practice, Austin, Texas

Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, is an Adjunct Clinical Affiliate in the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin and a psychotherapist in private practice. Dr. Jain is a co-creator of WILD 5 – A Proven Path to Wellness and co-author of The Science and Practice of Wellness: Interventions for Happiness, Enthusiasm, Resilience, and Optimism (HERO). She is the co-creator of the Psychedelics and Wellness Survey (PAWS), exploring the intersection between psychedelics and wellness. She is the co-host of the newly launched podcast Happy Human 3.0, which explores how modern humans can move beyond merely surviving 21st-century stressors and begin to flourish by integrating neuroscience, positive psychiatry, and compassionate, human-centered care.

In addition, Dr. Jain serves on the Psych Congress Steering Committee, helping guide educational priorities and identify emerging needs in mental health practice. She also teaches with Fluence Training, a leading provider of psychedelic education for mental health professionals, where she serves as faculty in their certification programs in Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

MasterClass: AIMS Is Nothing but a Number: Focusing on Function and Family in Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia management extends beyond symptom reduction to restoring function and quality of life for patients and caregivers. This session reviews neurobiology, early recognition, differential diagnosis, and assessment strategies while examining clinical and real-world evidence for VMAT2 inhibitors to help clinicians optimize long-term treatment outcomes.<br><br>Supported by independent educational grants from Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc and Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Speaker

Wednesday, September 16 10:15–11:45 AM
Room Great Hall D
Faculty

Rebecca Barbee

MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Physician Assistant
Southlake Psychiatry

Rebecca Kraus Barbee, PA-C, CAQ-Psych is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry at Southlake Psychiatry in Davidson, North Carolina. With advanced certification in psychiatry (CAQ-Psych), she is deeply engaged in the clinical management of complex mood and anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in psychopharmacology, novel antidepressant therapies, and treatment-resistant depression.

Rebecca is an active national speaker and educator, frequently presenting on emerging therapies, anhedonia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder recognition, and innovative treatment strategies. She is passionate about translating clinical trial data into practical, evidence-based strategies that improve patient outcomes. In addition to her clinical practice, she has contributed to media discussions on mental health awareness and is committed to advancing education for fellow clinicians through conference presentations and collaborative academic initiatives.

She is an active member of the Association of PAs in Psychiatry, AAPA, and NCAPA, and is dedicated to elevating the role of Physician Assistants in psychiatric care through leadership, education, and advocacy.

Faculty

Richard Jackson

MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Richard Jackson, MD, is the founders and owner of The Neurobehavioral Medicine Group, an outpatient psychiatric treatment and research center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Boca Raton Florida. Dr. Jackson has dedicated his medical experiences to many at-risk groups including those who are incarcerated. He served as a Senior Psychiatrist and Approving Authority at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti Michigan for 22 years. He served as the Sate Expert, for the State of New Jersey mental health hospitals and forensic center. Dr. Jackson is also extremely dedicated to various research projects focused on the latest research and potential treatment options for a variety of disease states including schizophrenia, bipolar and major depressive disorders, Autism and Alzheimers Dementia. He has been a leader in movement disorder research.He published the standards of care in the assessment and treatment of tardive dyskinesia as well as the Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale.

Dr. Jackson obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his general psychiatric residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Michigan, School of Medicine. He is board certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult, Adolescent, Child and Forensic Psychiatry, He is an Associate Clinical Professorof psychiatry at Oakland University William Beaumont Schools of Medicine and an Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University Of Michigan, School of Medicine. He is a Distibuished fellow of the APA.

Faculty

Ashley Walters

Paralegal
Pati Law Firm, LLC

I am originally from Columbia, South Carolina, but moved to Charleston, South Carolina after my father passed in 2017 to be closer to family. I am currently a Paralegal working at Pati Law Firm, which is a law firm that specializes in disability. I have paralegal certification from the University of South Carolina.
I enjoy helping people get disability benefits. I have thirteen nieces and nephews who are the joy of my life. I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, and church. I'm hoping to encourage people that have tardive dyskinesia by sharing my story of experience, strength, and hope.

Faculty

Elizabeth Walters

Administrator Assistant
Mount Pleasant Gardens

I am a South Carolina native and married my high school sweetheart. We had our 40th anniversary just prior to his death in 2017 from cancer. My daughter and I then moved from Columbia, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina to be closer to my son, his wife and their seven children. I have done clerical work in medical settings for almost 40 years. I became employed by a memory care center seven years ago. I try to show God's love and compassion to the residents and their families. I love my job and find it very rewarding! I especially love spending time with my family and friends!

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