Description 

The passage of the Community Mental Health Act in 1963 and the ensuing deinstitutionalization movement marked the start of an era focused on the integration of persons with serious mental illness (SMI) in community settings through the acquisition of integrated, income-based housing and participation in community-based treatment. Efforts to promote involvement in mainstream community activities among this population were limited. Persons with SMI often experienced profound social isolation within their communities. In recent years, a growing body of literature has emerged demonstrating that full community participation is associated with positive health outcomes and improved quality of life for individuals with SMI. At the same time, robust research findings on the negative influence of loneliness on overall health became widely recognized. Meaningful community participation has since been identified by SAMHSA as an essential dimension of life in recovery from SMI.  

This session will provide an overview on how to promote community inclusion for persons with SMI from a variety of perspectives. We will discuss an innovative peer delivered intervention promotes community participation among individuals with SMI who have traditionally been underserved and under-represented in an urban setting as well as a new initiative to professionally recognize the work of peers who have lived experience in the criminal legal system.  

Format 

Recorded webinar. 

Learning Objectives 

• Explain the importance of participation in mainstream community activities in recovery for persons with serious mental illness (SMI) 
• Describe the fundamental concepts, theoretical frameworks, and evidence base for community inclusion for persons with SMI 
• Locate resources to support participation in community activities by persons with SMI 
• Describe strategies to promote community participation among underserved and under-represented individuals with SMI 
• Apply approaches to increase opportunities for community participation for persons with SMI. 

Target Audience 

Counselor, Physician (non-psychiatrist), Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Peer Specialist/Peer Support 

Instructional Level 

Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced 

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour 
Program Start Date: June 30, 2023 
Program End Date: June 30, 2026 

Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in Q&A. 

Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board 

After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through SMI Adviser's Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.

How to Earn Credit 

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, CE credit for psychologists, CE credit for social workers, or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing the evaluation. Participants claiming CE credit for psychologists and those claiming CE credit for Social workers, must have full attendance to claim credit. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians), CE certificate (psychologists), CE certificate (social workers) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the event date and hours earned. 

Continuing Education Credit 

In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Physicians 

The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Psychologists 

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 

Social Workers  

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. APA maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 social work continuing education credits. 

Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. Many state boards grant reciprocity with national accrediting organizations and other state boards. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand the requirements for license renewal or check with the state or national licensing board and/or professional organization to become more familiar with their policies for acceptable continuing education credit. Social workers and Psychologists should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. 

Faculty and Planner Disclosures 

The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. 

Instructors 

Jessica Klaver, Ph.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 15 years of clinical, research, administrative, and teaching experience in behavioral health settings. She joined CASES in 2016 and is currently the Chief Program Officer, overseeing our behavioral health, forensic case management, alternative-to-incarceration, pretrial services, and youth-focused programs. Dr. Klaver has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Helen Skipper is the Executive Director of the New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) and NYAPRS New York City Regional Coordinator where she is intentional in creating space for individuals with lived experiences. Ms. Skipper has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Planners  

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Brister has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.  
• Amy Cohen, PhD, American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Cohen has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
• John Torous, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Torous has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
• Sherin Khan, LCSW, Thresholds. Ms. Khan has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities 

The American Psychiatric Association is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. Please contact the American Psychiatric Association at 202-559-3900, if you require assistance seven (7) business days prior to the start of a live webinar. 

Technical Requirements 

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following: 

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari 
• Internet Explorer 11+ 

This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player. 

Optimal System Configuration: 

• Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version) 

• Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version) 
• Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content 
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content 

For assistance: Contact educme@psych.org for questions about this activity | Contact SMIadviserhelp@psych.org for technical assistance