Podcast: Mental Health Inequities - Challenges of Ableism

At WMed, we recognize and encourage the continuous expression, development, and representation of the uniqueness of all individuals. To continue the drive to live by our diversity and inclusion statement, WMed is offering CE credit for online, virtual and face-to-face activities revolving around diversity and inclusion topics directed specifically towards healthcare providers.

For more information, contact Kelsey Caras:  [email protected]

 

Resources mentioned in the podcast: 

• ISK Community Health Needs Assessment: https://iskzoo.org/community-health-needs-assessment/
• Mental health basic intro: www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health
• Substance use basic intro: https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-use-addiction
• LGBTQ mental health: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI
• Poverty and mental health: https://www.aaas.org/news/exploring-connection-between-poverty-and-mental-illness
• Ableism 101: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/
• Stigma & discrimination: www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination

Monday, January 24, 2022, 12:00 AM - Friday, January 24, 2025, 12:00 AM

1. Describe the various terminology and meanings for mental health services
2. Discuss the mental health Community health Needs assessment findings for Kalamazoo from Integrated Services Kalamazoo
3. Discuss ableism and challenges within institutions
4. Describe mental health inequities and root causes

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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. 
 
Credit amount subject to change. 

Interprofessional Continuing Education 
 
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. 
 
Physicians 
 
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
 
Nurses 
 
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 2.00 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers 
 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 continuing education credits. 
 
Psychologists 
 
This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 2.00 APA CE Credits. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (2.00 hours), ACE CE Credits (2.00 hours), General Attendance (2.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (2.00 hours), IPCE Credit (2.00 hours), APA CE Credits (2.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE 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.