Severe Mental Illness and Metabolic Dysfunction
3 Hours | 3 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Severe Mental Illness and Metabolic Dysfunction is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD as part of the Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate.
Individuals with serious mental health conditions typically experience metabolic dysfunction at higher rates than the general population. This program explores possible causes and contributing factors for metabolic dysfunction in this population, along with their associated consequences.
Implications for screening, interviewing, and intervention through an integrated behavioral health lens are highlighted throughout this program. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout this program.
Relevant topics covered include:
- Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors
- Trauma & psychological distress
- Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction
- Therapeutic lifestyle changes
- Problematic coping strategies
- Chronic low-grade inflammation
- Somatic comorbidities
- Health disparities
- Socioeconomic factors
- Sleep disturbances
- Emotional dysregulation
- Loneliness and social isolation
- Substance misuse
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe severe mental illness
Describe metabolic dysfunction and other related constructs
Describe the symptoms and red flag indicators of metabolic dysfunction among persons with severe mental illness
Describe intervention techniques and approaches for persons with severe mental illness and metabolic dysfunction
Describe relevant and up-to-date research findings
Presented By
Jerrod Brown, PhD
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consu...
Curriculum
1. Introduction
2. Mental Illness and Other Related Topics
3. Metabolic Dysfunction and Other Related Topics
4. Screening Considerations
5. Intervention Considerations
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