This webinar will explore the intricate relationship between climate change and mental health in psychiatry. Gain insights into the direct impact of climate-induced factors on psychiatric patients, including heat-related effects on the brain. Discover indirect influences such as air-borne pollution, zoonotic illnesses, and nutritional changes in crops, all affecting neuropsychiatric well-being. Delve into the psychological ramifications stemming from natural disasters and existential distress amid the climate crisis. Real-world case studies and actionable guidance will be provided to support patients and address medicine's own role in contributing to global warming.
Format
Recorded webinar
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the correlation between temperature fluctuations and the prevalence of mental health disorders
- Explain the increased vulnerability of psychiatric patients to temperature regulation issues (i.e., thermodysregulation)
- Detail the neuropsychiatric sequelae of nutritional deficiencies, pollution exposure, and vector-borne illnesses resulting from climate change
- Evaluate the psychological effects of natural disasters and existential climate-related distress on mental health
- Develop strategies for psychiatrists to actively promote and safeguard the mental well-being of their patients amidst the challenges posed by climate change
Outline
- 60 minutes of content
- 30 minutes of Q and A
References
- Liu, J., Varghese, B. M., Hansen, A., Xiang, J., Zhang, Y., Dear, K., ... & Bi, P. (2021). Is there an association between hot weather and poor mental health outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Environment international, 153, 106533.
- Palinkas, L. A., & Wong, M. (2020). Global climate change and mental health. Current opinion in psychology, 32, 12-16.
- Hickman, C., Marks, E., Pihkala, P., Clayton, S., Lewandowski, R. E., Mayall, E. E., ... & van Susteren, L. (2021). Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey. The Lancet Planetary Health, 5(12), e863-e873.
Target Audience
Medical students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Non-psychiatrist physicians
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: March 21, 2024
Program End Date: March 21, 2024
How to Earn Credit
After evaluating the program, 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 event 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.
Physicians
The APA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
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Instructor
- Jacob Lee, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Joshua Wortzel, MD, MPhil, MS(Ed), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Lifespan/Brown University. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Steve Sugden, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, University of Utah. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education, APA, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Jacob Lee, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Joshua Wortzel, MD, MPhil, MS(Ed), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Lifespan/Brown University. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Steve Sugden, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, University of Utah. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Technical Requirements
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