Description
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD) is the term used to describe a range of neurodevelopmental deficits that may occur as the result of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and are the leading cause of preventable intellectual disabilities in the Western World. A 2022 CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that nearly 1 in 7 pregnant people reported at least one alcoholic drink in the past 30 days and 1 in 20 reported binge drinking during that same time period, a trend that has been increasing over the past decade. While exact numbers are unknown, the result of this PAE has led some researchers to conservative estimates that that as many as 1%-5% of the population may be living with an FASD. Individuals with FASD experience a range of impairments that, without appropriate and adequate supports can lead to serious adverse outcomes throughout the lifespan including higher rates of educational difficulties, interactions with law enforcement and the criminal justice system and unemployment and poverty. Many of the functional difficulties are cognitive, social-emotional and behavioral with up to 90% of this population experiencing mental health challenges. The symptom overlap and high rates of co-occurrence other psychiatric condition including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Oppositional Defiance Disorder further complicate diagnosis and treatment planning. Given the personal and societal consequences associated with these conditions, a broad range of strategies in the education about and diagnosis, treatment and prevention of FASD is imperative. Psychiatric physicians and other mental health clinicians play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment and of these conditions both in childhood and adulthood. Perhaps more importantly, psychiatrists must take a leadership role in advocating for policy change, increasing public awareness and education and assuring adequate professional education and training to decrease prevalence and improve the quality of life for those living with FASD. During a ninety-minute interactive seminar, presenters will use case presentations, vignettes and clinical research to prepare psychiatrists to identify, manage and help prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders and introduce important tools to prepare participants to take leadership role in advocacy regarding policy, educational and treatment recommendations for FASD.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different types and current the incidence and prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their social and economic impact.
- Identify the most common presenting symptoms of FASD in children and adults, differentiating them from those of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Autism Spectrum.
- Examine and discuss advocacy, educational and treatment resources for providers, patients and families.
Target Audience
Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Psychologists
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.25 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 1.25 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
- Sherry Nykiel, MD
- Omar Shah, MD
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.
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