Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health and Substance Use

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 1:00 AM - Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (1.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours), APA Credit(s) (1.00 hours), ASWB Credit(s) (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This case-based and participant engaging session, which is part of the 'Ethical Considerations in Behavioral Health" quarterly series, will focus on the issue of addressing the stigma of mental illness. It will first examine attitudes and biases relative to behavioral health needs, including suicide, and various forms of stigma at the individual, community and organizational levels. Next, we will examine ethical principle and the Ethical and Religious Directives relative to the topic, as well as how we as individuals, clinicians and as an organization ought to respond to stigma and promote holistic care fr ourselves and for those we serve.

1. Articulate ethical principles and Ethical and Religious Directives that are relevant to the topic
2. Connect ethical principles and frameworks explored within this presentation to the Behavioral Health Professional Groups’ Code of Ethics
3. Recognize and be able to respond to stigma and bias related to mental illness within their field of work

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 IPCE credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]

Ascension reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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