Navigating the Virtual Crisis: Enhancing Awareness of Technology Addiction and its Impact on Suicidality in Youth of Color
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Availability
On-Demand
Expires on 08/07/2027
Cost
$0.00
Credit Offered
1 CME Credit
1 COP Credit

Looking Beyond is an education tool for mental health practitioners and social service providers alike. This session is part of a comprehensive series aiming to shed light on the unique challenges faced by key populations bearing the burden of substance use disorders and mental illness, supporting the theme of incoming APA President Dr. Petros Levounis. Dr. Levounis who has prioritized addiction psychiatry, focusing on vaping, opioids, alcohol and technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. Acquire knowledge of evidence-based interventions and therapeutic approaches to address technology addiction and reduce suicidality in adolescents.
  2. Explore the cultural considerations and specific risk factors as well as barriers that impede help-seeking behavior associated with suicidality in diverse racial and ethnic communities.
  3. Gain knowledge of evidence-based interventions and treatment approaches for addressing technology addiction and suicidality in youth of color, including culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.

Target Audience

Medical Students, Resident/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Non-psychiatrist physicians, Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer Specialists, other mental health professionals

Estimated Time to Complete

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hours
Event Date: August 7, 2024
Credit Claim Date: August 7, 2027

How to Earn Credit

In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) 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.

Accreditation

Physicians

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Committee and Faculty 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.
 
Faculty/Presenters:
  • Huiqiong Deng, MD, PhD. 
  • James Sherer, MD. 
  • Tami Benton, MD. 
Planners: 
  • Regina James, MD. 

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+

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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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