Description 

The overturning of Roe vs. Wade represents one of the most significant legal and social shifts in reproductive rights in modern history. This session will provide an in-depth analysis of the history and impact of abortion legalization, the implications of its reversal on women's mental health, and the broader consequences for reproductive rights and public health.

Through an evidence-based discussion, this session will highlight the increased risks of maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among marginalized populations, and examine how restrictive abortion laws interfere with access to evidence-based psychiatric and medical care. The session will also explore how psychiatric professionals can adapt to these changes, particularly in providing patient-centered counseling on reproductive planning and mental health care in post-Roe America.

Format 

Recorded webinar.

This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.

Learning Objectives 

1. Discuss the history of Roe vs. Wade, its impact on women’s rights, and the implications of its reversal.
2. Review factors contributing to maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in marginalized communities.
3. Analyze how abortion restrictions interfere with evidence-based medical and psychiatric care.
4. Develop strategies to counsel and support patients on reproductive planning in a post-Roe environment.

Target Audience 

Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Psychologists

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 

• Celeste Peay.
• Madeleine Becker. 
• Nancy Byatt, DO, MS, MBA, DFAPA, FACLP. Reports financial relationships with the Kinetix Group, Venture Well, JBS International, Daymark Foundation, Colorado Perinatal Mental Health Access Program, James Bell Associates/HealthySteps, and Elsevier.
• Paul Appelbaum, MD. Reports financial relationships with Lykos Therapeutics. 

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 

This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following: 

• The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari 
• Internet Explorer 11+ 

This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player. 

Optimal System Configuration: 

• Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version) 
• 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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