Funding for the Striving for Excellence Series was made possible by Grant No. H79FG000591 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.       

Description 

Immigrants and refugees represent a distinct health disparity population. This group is disproportionately affected by mental illness and is more susceptible to chronic diseases. Additionally, this underserved population is more likely to be uninsured, to lack access to care, and experience poorer health outcomes from preventable and treatable conditions when compared to their counterparts. This webinar will focus on efforts to address these challenges through on-going academic-community partnerships focusing on the mental health of immigrant and refugee communities in the southeast, with a focus on Georgia.

Format 

Live, interactive webinar.

Learning Objectives 

• Define and differentiate among terms describing different categories of migrants
• Discuss unique challenges that can impact mental health for migrating populations
• Apply health equity and cultural humility principles to assess appropriateness of potential mental health promotions strategies/interventions for these populations

Target Audience 

Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers

References

Bastien, G., Johnson, L. R., Seifen-Adkins, T. (2018). Striving for success: Academic adjustment of international students in the U.S. Journal of International Students.

Bacong, A. M., & Menjívar, C. (2021). Recasting the Immigrant Health Paradox Through Intersections of Legal Status and Race. Journal of immigrant and minority health, 23(5), 1092–1104. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01162-2

Sangaramoorthy, T., & Carney, M. A. (2021). Immigration, Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being. Medical anthropology, 40(7), 591–597. https://doi.org/10.1080/01459740.2021.1931174

Instructional Level 

Introductory

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour 
Program Start Date: August 10, 2023
Program End Date: August 10, 2023

How to Earn Credit 

Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing 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 (other disciplines) 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 live event for a maximum of 1.0 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 

• Gilberte Bastien, PhD. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 

Planners  

• Gilberte Bastien, PhD. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities 

The American Psychiatric Association is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website to people with disabilities. Please contact the American Psychiatric Association at 202-559-3900, if you require assistance seven (7) business days prior to the start of a live webinar. 

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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