In response to the alarming rise in mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety – and the dearth of mental health providers – we have created a conference to train Primary Care Physicians to more confidently care for their late-life patients with these conditions.
This FREE, fully virtual conference, “Geriatric Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists: The University of Arizona and Banner University Health Plan Update on Late-Life Mental Health” on Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 will provide practical and actionable knowledge on best clinical practices for the behavioral healthcare of older patients. This program has special relevance for providers participating in the Arizona Longer Term Care System (ALTCS) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program.
Cost: Free thanks to Banner - University Health Plans!
Access to mental health care is a right, not a privilege. We aim to empower PCPs with new clinical skills to enhance access to care, improve comorbid medical conditions, and reduce the stigma of seeking treatment for mental illness.
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- Thank You to our sponsor, Banner University Health Plans
- The conference will be recorded and made available to registrants afterwards.
Outcome Objectives
- Improve diagnosis and treatment of depression in late-life
- Provide better depression care for older patients.
- Implement use of FDA-approved medications for dementia in safe and cost-effective manner.
- Manage dementia-associated agitation using medication and behavioral therapies in the home setting.
- Identify and manage frailty in older adults.
- Diagnose and treat caregiver burden and burnout.
Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement
Dr. Anderson has disclosed relevant financial relationships: stock in Cassava Sciences and Pfizer. His relevant financial relationships were mitigated via slide review and the content found to be evidence-based, balanced, and non-promotional.
Dr. Karp has disclosed relevant financial relationships: potential equity stake in Aifred Health; advisor for Biogen. His relevant financial relationships were mitigated via slide review and the content found to be evidence-based, balanced, and non-promotional.
Dr. Tariot has disclosed relevant financial relationships: consultant for Acadia, Astex, Lundbeck, Merck, Otsuka, T3D Therapeutics; advisor for Abbvie, AC Immune, Acadia, Athira, Corexyme, Corium, Eisai, Genentech, ImmunoBrain, Merck, Novo Nordisk. His relevant financial relationships were mitigated via slide review and the content found to be evidence-based, balanced, and non-promotional.
All other faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.