Jonathan Avery, MD, is a clinician who has studied the attitudes of clinicians towards patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). He found that these attitudes are worse than towards any other medical or psychiatric condition and tend to deteriorate over time. Avery is also passionate about improving care for individuals with SUDs and will be presenting on this topic at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting.
In his presentation, Avery will explore how affective computing technologies and other innovative technological interventions can combat the stigma associated with SUDs and enhance the quality of care provided to patients with SUDs. He will be joined by colleagues from Weill Cornell and MIT in this discussion. The presentation is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM EDT in Room 1E07 at the 2024 APA Annual Meeting in Javits Center.
Avery is not only an expert in his field but also serves as the program director of the addiction psychiatry fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center. He believes that it is crucial to improve attitudes and care for individuals with SUDs, and he hopes that his presentation will contribute to this effort. The 2024 APA Annual Meeting will be held in New York City from May 4 to 8, and attendees are encouraged to visit Psychiatric Times in Booth #1417 where they can meet the editorial team and Editor-in-Chief John J. Miller, MD. The team will also be covering the latest updates in psychiatric care during various sessions throughout the event.