Community Inclusion as a Medical Necessity: Strategies for Clinicians-View Presentation Slides

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The document provides details on a webinar hosted by the American Psychiatric Association titled "Community Inclusion as a Medical Necessity: Strategies for Clinicians," scheduled for April 12, 2024. This webinar offers continuing education credits for physicians, psychologists, and social workers, and aims to educate participants on the importance of community inclusion for individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI).

Key topics covered include:

1. <strong>Definition and Importance of Community Inclusion</strong>: Community inclusion is presented as essential for individuals with SMI, promoting their right to participate in community activities on an equal footing with others. It is grounded in legal frameworks like the Americans with Disabilities Act and global conventions, underscoring its recognition as a human right.

2. <strong>Benefits of Participation</strong>: Physical, cognitive, and mental health benefits associated with community participation are highlighted. Engagement in various community activities can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, enhance cognitive function, and decrease depression and loneliness among individuals with SMI.

3. <strong>Role of Clinicians</strong>: The webinar outlines strategies for clinicians to promote inclusion, such as developing person-centered treatment plans, connecting individuals to resources, advocating for healthcare reform, and addressing societal stigma. Emphasis is placed on seeing individuals as more than just patients, involving family in the treatment process, and utilizing support technologies and natural supports like family and friends.

4. <strong>Tools and Resources</strong>: The webinar introduces tools like the Temple University Community Participation Measure, which assesses individuals’ participation in community activities. It also offers resources for clinicians to advocate and educate on community inclusion.

Finally, the document outlines future opportunities for engagement and learning for mental health professionals, including upcoming webinars and resources like podcasts discussing personal perspectives on care and recovery for those with SMI.

Keywords

Community Inclusion

American Psychiatric Association

Mental Illness

Continuing Education

Clinicians

Webinar

Community Participation

Social Workers

Healthcare Reform

Temple University Community Participation Measure