Founded in 1972, the ARDS holds an annual meeting the first week of March that attracts an outstanding group of retinal specialty leaders from around the world. The ARDS meeting is vigorous and defined by its interactive approach between the speakers and the audience. Dynamic discussion among all participants is a hallmark of the ARDS.

This intermediate lecture will ensure a foundational understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the ramifications they have on both psychological and physical health, as well as morbidity in adulthood. An overview of the ways in which individuals who have suffered trauma experience and interact with the healthcare setting will be explored. Followed by an introduction to Trauma Informed Care (TIC), specifically as it relates to healthcare settings including a conceptional and organ...

This intermediate lecture will focus on how organizations and clinicians can increase the access and engagement of first responders in behavioral health care services. The prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in first responders will be examined.  This lecture will address both systemic and practice-level challenges to working with this population. The presentation will also explore clinical considerations and the research base for first responder treatment.  T...