Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) display substantial neurocognitive difficulties that negatively impact their daily functioning. These neurocognitive deficits are often accompanied by highly sedentary lifestyles that contribute to such difficulties. One intervention that has shown promise in enhancing neurocognition in this population is aerobic exercise. This presentation will discuss the use of novel digital technologies, specifically active-play video games, as part of aerobic exercise interventions to enhance neurocognition in individuals with schizophrenia. It will describe how such technologies can be leveraged to enhance physical activity in individuals with SMI along with considerations for dosage, intensity, and safety issues.

Format

Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.

This presentation was recorded on February 26, 2021.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the impact of neurocognitive deficits on daily functioning in people with SMI.
• Discuss the currently available treatments for neurocognition in people with SMI.
• Identify five key benefits of aerobic exercise for individuals with SMI.
• Describe how novel digital technologies can be leveraged to enhance physical activities in people with SMI.

Target Audience

Counselor, Psychiatrist, Physician (non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant

Instructional Level

Introductory

Estimate Time to Complete

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Start Date: February 26, 2021 
Program End Date: February 26, 2024

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 viewing the full video and submitting an evaluation. A multiple-choice quiz is provided based on the content. A passing score of 75% must be achieved. 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 completion date and hours/credits earned.

Continuing Education Credit

Physicians

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The APA designates this enduring activity 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.

Faculty and Planner Disclosures

Instructor

• David Kimhy, PhD, Associate Professor, the Director of the Experimental Psychopathology Laboratory, and the Program Leader for New Interventions in Schizophrenia at the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

Planners

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
• Tristan Gorrindo, MD, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 1/9/2024)
• John Torous, MD, MBI, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 1/9/2024

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Technical Requirements

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• 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
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