Description
The importance of the social determinants of health on overall health outcomes is well-documented, yet they are often overlooked in professional support systems. This 12-week course examines the impact of social and economic conditions on health outcomes within the framework of SAMHSA’s four dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. The role of the social determinants of health in experiences of those who have received services will be emphasized. Clinicians and non-clinicians will examine the social determinants of health to better address these critical aspects of recovery in their practice and reduce structural barriers to care.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: identify the social determinants of health and their importance in health outcomes and health equity, utilize your knowledge to support the four dimensions of recovery for individuals living with a serious mental condition and apply what you have learned to reduce disparities in access and outcomes in your practice.
Program Schedule
The facilitated 12-week syllabus will be held from April 1 to June 30, 2023. No content will be released during the week of May 6, 2024.
Please note you must complete all 7 modules in order to claim credit for this course.
Module #
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Weeks
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Module Content
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Module Opens
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Office Hour Call (ET)
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0
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0
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Welcome and Introduction
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Mar 25
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1
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1 and 2
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Overview of Social Determinants of Mental Health
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Apr 1
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Thu, April 4 @ 12-1 pm ET
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2
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3 and 4
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Health: Making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being
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Apr 15
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Thu, April 18 @ 12-1 pm ET
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3
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5 and 6
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Home: Having a stable and safe place to live
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Apr 29
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Thu, May 2 @ 12-1 pm ET
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4
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7 and 8
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Purpose: Meaningful daily activities and the resources to participate in society
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May 20
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Thu, May 23 @ 12-1 pm ET
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5
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9 and 10
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Community: Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope
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Jun 3
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Thu, June 6 @ 12-1 pm ET
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6
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11 and 12
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Social Determinants of Health Screening and Workflows
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Jun 17
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Thu, June 20 @ 12-1 pm ET
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X
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X
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Syllabus Ends
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Jun 30
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the social determinants of health and describe their significance in health outcomes and health equity for individuals living with serious mental illness.
- Utilize your knowledge to apply new approaches while supporting individuals living with serious mental illness in dimensions of recovery including health, home, purpose, and community.
- Integrate what you have learned to reduce disparities in access and outcomes when treating people who have serious mental illness in your discipline and practice.
Pricing
FREE - $0
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
Target Audience
Counselor, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, Peer Specialist/Peer Support, Pharmacist, Physician (Non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker
Instructional Level
Introductory
Estimated Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 18.0 hours
Program Start Date: April 1, 2024
Program End Date: June 30, 2024
Credit Available Until: August 29, 2024
Note: This course has a 12-week syllabus, divided into six two-week blocks. Credit must be claimed within 60 days of the end of the last session.
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ or a certificate of participation may do so by completing all sections of the course, including live group meetings and the post-course evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the date of completion 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 blended activity for a maximum of 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
Instructor
- Alexia Wolf, MPH, Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
Planners
- Alexia Wolf, MPH, Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
- John Torous, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
- Teri Brister, PHD, LPC, National Alliance for Mental Illness. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
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