Description
The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has profoundly impacted individual health and well-being globally. As of May 2022, there were a total of 81,717,488 reported cases and over one million COVID-19-related deaths in the United States (U.S.) alone.1 While the effects of COVID-19 vary widely, from asymptomatic or mild disease to multi-organ failure and death, most people make a full recovery from the virus. Unfortunately, however, a substantial proportion of survivors continue to report persistent symptoms known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or “long-COVID”, presenting a significant and ongoing public health crisis. In response to the pandemic and under direction of the President, multiple federal agencies began research and consultation to identify physical and behavioral health issues associated with Long COVID, underlying causes of COVID-19, and emerging best practices in the treatment of Long COVID related symptoms. As part of this federal effort, the Centers for Mental Health Services within SAMHSA has conducted background research and convened a subject matter expert panel to better understand the effects of Long COVID on cognitive and behavioral disorders, diagnostic criteria, and clinical best practices for the treatment of Long COVID related behavioral health disorders. This session will cover the response of the US Department of Health and Human Services, current knowledge base regarding the neuropsychiatric and cognitive sequelae of Long COVID, and emerging best practices for children and adults, in the treatment of behavioral health disorders arising from Long COVID.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the current activities, at the Federal level, related to diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health conditions that arise as part of Long COVID symptomology.
- Understand the current research and knowledge base regarding the neuropsychology of Long COVID.
- Identify current best practices in the treatment of behavioral health conditions resulting from Long COVID.
- Recognize how stigma and bias, regarding Long COVID, results in misdiagnosis, poor health outcomes, and failure of patients to seek care.
Target Audience
Medical Students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, non-psychiatrist Physicians
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: May 1, 2025
Program End Date: May 1, 2028
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may do so after completing all sections of the course including the 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 (non-physicians) showing the completion 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.
The APA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 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
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
- Anita Everett, M.D., DFAPA
- Jacqueline Becke, PhD
- Christopher McKinney, MD
- Alexandra Yonts, MD
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.
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Technical Requirements
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- The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
- Internet Explorer 11+
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Optimal System Configuration:
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- 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
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