Mental health care of culturally and linguistically diverse populations frequently omit religion and spirituality which are necessary for comprehensive understanding and adequate treatment of mental disorders.
This four-part course will help improve understanding of religion and spirituality among culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the United States and identify ways providers can foster Integration of religion and spirituality in the mental health care of those patient populations.
Pricing
Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $115
Cancellation Policy : Refunds will be issued for cancellation requests but an administrative fee of $25.00 will be deducted from your refund.
This program is intended for:
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.
2.0 Physicians
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this online activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
2.0 Nursing Contact Hours
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 2.0 contact hours for nurses.
2.0 Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.
2.0 IPCE Credit
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 2,0 clock hours for continuing education credits.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
Discuss how to integrate religion and spirituality in providing mental health care to Chinese Americans
Discuss how to integrate religion and spirituality in providing mental health care to Black Americans
Discuss how to integrate religion and spirituality in providing mental health care to South Asian Americans
Discuss how to integrate religion and spirituality in providing mental health care to Hispanic/Latin Americans
Spirituality and Mental Health, the Perspectives of Chinese Americans - Albert Yeung, MD
Spirituality and Mental Health among South Asians in the United States - Amit Chopra, MD
Spirituality and Mental Health among Black People - Dr. Aderonke Pederson, MD
Spiritual Practices among Hispanic/Latin Americans - Dr. Fernando Espi Forcen, MD
Course Director
Albert Yeung, MD, Director of Primary Care Research at Depression Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry (part-time), Harvard Medical School
Speakers
Dr. Amit Chopra, MBBS, is a Psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Dr. Chopra has multiple areas of interests including mood disorders, sleep disorders, and brain stimulation interventions for psychiatric disorders. Dr. Chopra has served as a Medical Director for Center for Treatment-Resistant Depression and Center for Psychiatric Neuromodulation
Fernando Espi Forcen, MD is a Psychiatrist at McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital
and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School
Aderonke Pederson. MD, is the Director of Research Equity in the Clinical Trials Network and Institute at MGH and a Member of the Faculty of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
Planners/Content Reviewers
David Rubin, MD
Jane Pimental, MPH
Susan Sprich, PhD
Susan Kim, MD
Angela Alves, LICSW. MSW, C-ASWCM
Jane Davis, CRNP, DNP
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 2.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit.
Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 2.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR.
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This offering meets the criteria for 2.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.
Expiration Date: October 9, 2027
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.
8.75 Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 8.75 CE cre
8.75 Physicians
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
8.75 Nursing Contact Hours
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 8.75 contact hours for nurses.
8.75 Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 8.75 clock hours for continuing education credits.
8.75 IPCE Credit
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 8.75 clock hours for continuing education credits.
We have a dedicated staff member who is available by phone 5 days per week between 8 am and 5 pm by calling 866-644-7792 or email at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu. All inquiries will be dealt with in a timely (within one business day) and professional manner. Requests for credits or refunds will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Professional and Public Education, Massachusetts General Hospital. Please refer to our cancellation policy for additional information.”