The Impact of Spirituality & Religion on Behavioral Health & Clinical Practice (DEI) 5.31.24

May 31, 2024

Target Audience

 Psychologists, Western Psychiatric Hospital Staff and Faculty, and other Mental Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

1. Describe ways that spirituality and religion may have both a positive and negative impact on mental health outcomes.

2. Recognize and understand how religion shapes perceptions of mental health and treatment seeking.

3. Gain skills in discussing religion with and administering culturally sensitive measures and care to research participants and patients, respectively.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/30/2024
Course expires: 
12/27/2024
Event starts: 
05/31/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/31/2024 - 1:30pm EDT

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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Brock Bahler, PhD Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh Co-Presenter: Rameshwari V. Tumuluru, MD Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Audience: Psychologists, Western Psychiatric Hospital Staff and Faculty, and other Mental Health Professionals

Disclosure Statement: No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
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