This webinar series introduces participants to Social Determinants of Mental Health (SDoMH) assessments, which are crucial in psychiatric care. This event will bring together leaders in psychiatry to explore how SDOMH impact patient outcomes and the integration of these factors into clinical assessments and treatment planning. Presenters will explore practical tools and techniques for integrating SDoMH into psychiatric training, the DSM, and Policy Retention & Protection of SDoMH Under Existing Programs. This webinar will also highlight the importance of navigating clinician well-being.
Sessions included in this Learning Bundle are as follows:
- Social Determinants of Mental Health & Implications for Medicaid, SNAP, Housing, Nutrition Assistance
- Standardized Integration: Social Determinants of Mental Health in the DSM
- Practical Implementation of Social Determinants of Mental Health in the Healthcare Setting
- Teaching Residents how to screen for Social Determinants of Mental Health/Practical Training For Residents
Learning Objectives
- Describe core Social Determinants of Mental Health screening principles and how they can be incorporated into resident clinical training.
- Demonstrate effective screening techniques that residents can use in diverse clinical settings to identify mental health needs.
Target Audience
Medical Students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, non-psychiatrist Physicians, Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer Specialists, Nurses, other mental health professionals
Format
Recorded webinar series.
Instructional Level
Introductory
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 4.0 hours
Program Start Date: December 4, 2025
Program End Date: December 4, 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
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and APA DDHE. The APA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians
The American Psychiatric Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Committee and Faculty Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME'sStandards 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.
Faculty Disclosures
- Provided at the course level.
Planning Committee
- Regina James, MD.
- Elvis Gyan, PhD.
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 website 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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