Upcoming CME/CE Events
The Double-Edged Screen: Understanding and Mitigating Technology’s Effects on Mental Well-Being
Alta Mira Recovery Continuing Medical Education Series
Raghu Kiran Appasani, MD
December 13, 2024
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topics to Be Covered:
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- Evaluate and discuss recent research findings on the impact of technology and social media on adolescent mental health, including associations with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and social connectivity.
- Identify key assessment tools and screening methods for evaluating the influence of technology and social media use on mental health in adolescents, incorporating a focus on distinguishing between healthy and maladaptive use patterns.
- Review and apply evidence-based interventions and strategies to mitigate negative effects of technology and social media on adolescent mental health, including clinical, behavioral, and family-centered approaches.
Attendees May Receive 1.5 CME/CE Credit
The Evolution of Addiction Medicine: Past, Present and Future
Alta Mira Recovery Continuing Medical Education Series
David E. Smith, MD, DFASAM, FISAM, FAACT
September 13, 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm PST
Topics to Be Covered:
- Describe the early days of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic in 1967
- Outline the key drugs of abuse and the progression of drug culture
- Outline key factors in the evolution of the term “Addiction Medicine”
- Describe the formation of the California Society of Addiction Medicine
- Outline the cultural factors and conflicts that compromised the development of ASAM
- Define the barriers in mainstreaming addiction medicine into the medical system
Attendees Received 1.5 CME/CE Credit
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Psychosis and the History of Med Development
Alta Mira Recovery Continuing Medical Education Series
Steven Siegel, MD
Friday, June 14, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the evidence supporting current antipsychotic medication mechanism of action.
- Discuss the theoretical basis for the construct of atypicality.
- Describe and discuss the benefits of long-acting injectable formulations.
Attendees Received 1 CME/CE Credit