Curriculum

Introduction

This is a series of 14 audio/visual modules designed to provide an overview of key topics in the practice of mental health care in the pediatric clinic. The modules run 15-25 minutes each. Find the videos in the dropdown boxes below for each chapter, starting with Chapter 1: Conceptual Framework.

Credit

We are now offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for 14 modules through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Accreditation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 4.25 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Objectives, Certificates & Disclosures

Learning Objectives

Discuss the cognitive-behavioral model of mental health and the contextual factors in mental health problems- module 1
Demonstrate the use of cognitive, behavioral, and contextual factors as leverage to treat (and prevent) mental health problems- module 1
Recognize the importance of mental health screening in primary care and commonly used mental health screening tools – module 2
Interpret screening results and integrate them into care – module 2
Identify core features of ADHD – module 3
Describe the diagnosis and treatment options for ADHD- module 3
Describe the various stimulant medications, their benefits and side effects, and how to use them in treatment of ADHD- module 4
List the commonly-used non-stimulant medications for ADHD- module 5
Describe treatment strategies for ADHD- module 5
Recognize conditions comorbid with ADHD- module 5
Define the symptoms of common anxiety disorders and assess severity using screening tools and functional assessment -module 6
Explain the role of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating anxiety -module 7
Describe how to start, titrate, and switch SSRIs-module 7
Recognize the various depressive disorders and outline strategies for assessing depression symptoms and severity- module 8
Discuss the role of medication and therapy in treatment of depression -module 9
Explain how to start, continue and stop SSRIs for depression- module 9
List symptom areas amenable to pharmacologic treatment and outline benefits and risks of atypical antipsychotic medications- module 10
Identify less-commonly used medications for depression and anxiety and indications associated with antipsychotic medications- module 11
Administer, interpret, and follow up on suicide screening instruments- module 12
Apply risk stratification strategies to guide care in child or adolescent with a positive suicide screen and outline elements of safety planning- module 12
Describe the ways in which coercive interaction cycles and ineffective supervision contribute to children’s behavioral problems and list some parent management training techniques- module 13
Recognize core principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and identify key components of CBT- module 14

CME Certificates

To obtain your AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ certificate, at the completion of this activity, please follow these steps:

Sign into the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Office of CME’s website: www.cme.northwestern.edu using the email and password used to register for this activity. ^*First time users see below.
Click on “My CME” on the top right-hand side of the homepage.
Click on “Evaluation & Certificate”. Choose the activity for which you wish to evaluate and claim credit. You will be asked to enter the number of credits you are claiming which should reflect the extent to which you participated in the activity.
Upon completion of the activity evaluation, your certificate will auto-generate. Please print or save a copy for your records. All credits, including MOC points, received from participation in Northwestern University CME activities will be reflected on your transcript, which can be accessed anytime under MyCME Transcript.
You must fill out an evaluation to receive a certificate. The evaluation will no longer be available after June 8, 2028 (11:59 p.m.).

^*First time signing in select “Sign In with Email and Password” ⇒ “Forgot Your Password?”. An email will be sent to you with instructions on how to reset your password. NM faculty and staff can sign on using their NM single sign on account. Contact the Office of CME with questions at cme@northwestern.edu.

Disclosure of Financial Relationships for CME Activity Planners, Faculty, and Others in Control of Content

FSM’s CME Leadership, Review Committee, and Staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course Director(s) and Planning Committee

John Parkhurst, PhD – No Disclosures

Speakers and Moderators

John Parkhurst, PhD – No Disclosures

Rachel Ballard, MD – No Disclosures

Kerry Broadziak, LCSW- No Disclosures

All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.

Conceptual Framework

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

Discuss the cognitive-behavioral model of mental health
Describe contextual factors in mental health problems
Use cognitive, behavioral, and contextual factors as leverage to treat (and prevent) mental health problems

To obtain 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for this module please visit Feinberg to view the presentation, complete the evaluation, and print out your certificate.