Description
Global population aging and the increasing burden and cost of physical and mental disorders in older adult underscore the need for more effective approaches for treatment and prevention of mental disorders, which could promote healthy and positive aging and independence in older adults. This session will focus on basic, translational, clinical, and community models of resilience and wellbeing in aging adults with neuropsychiatric disorders. Health promotion of emotional wellbeing and cognitive reserve can improve outcomes of mental and physical illnesses in older adults, and reduce the burden and cost of disease and disability for patients, caregivers, and the society. Recent mechanistic insights of neural emotional resilience networks from cross-species studies can promote understanding of the the targets for the interventions, as well as opportunities and challenges in research focused on emotional wellbeing and brain aging, presented by Dr Vankee Lin. Next, Dr. Helen Lavretsky will discuss the recent advances in the understanding of resilinece and wellbeing in the context of aging, and will provide an update on resilience-building interventions using mind-body therapies in older adults with mood and cognitive disorders. Positive social determinants of mental health such as resilience, compassion, and wisdom at family and community levels play an important role in improving well-being as well as overall health of older adults. Yet, these factors have received relatively little attention in clinical care. Dr. Dilip Jeste will present data-based information on assessment and promotion of these positive determinants, with recommendations for practice at both individual and public health levels. The final panel discussion will outline the directions for future translational research on wellbeing and resilience relevant for the clinical populations and for the implementation in the community-dwelling older adults.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.
Learning Objectives
- At the conclusion of the session, the participants will learn about cross-species models of emotional resilience and brain aging.
- During this session participants will learn about neural substrates underlying emotional wellbeing and cognitive reserve in older adults.
- The participants will learn to use mind-body therapies as resilience-enhancing interventions for mood and cognitive disorders in older adults.
- At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to apply their knowledge of assessment and enhancement of resilience and well-being at family and community levels.
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
- Helen Lavretsky, MD
- Dilip Jeste, MD
- Feng Lin, PhD
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
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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)
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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
- 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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