OasisLMS

Description 

There are over 10,000 mental health and wellness apps on the market. Apps offer the opportunity to increase access to mental health care. However, with many apps to choose from and an app landscape that is largely unregulated, it can be difficult to incorporate this technology into clinical practice. The purpose of this webinar is to discuss app evaluation, raise awareness of considerations involved in implementing mental health apps into clinical care, and provide an example of how apps can be used effectively in the clinical space. I will discuss the current regulatory environment for health apps, how to evaluate apps, and implement them into clinical practice. Mental health apps have the potential to increase access to care if they are clinically effective, easy to use, and protect patient privacy. Learning how to find, evaluate, and implement quality apps into practice for patients with serious mental illness is key in harnessing this technology for the benefit of your patients. 

Format  

Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.  

This presentation was recorded on July 20, 2023.  

Learning Objectives 

Understand the current regulatory environment for mental health apps and how to evaluate their clinical relevance and appropriateness. 

Learn about the considerations involved in implementing mental health apps into clinical care, including patient privacy and ease of use. 

Gain knowledge on how to effectively use mental health apps in the clinical space to increase access to care for patients with serious mental illness. 

Target Audience 

Psychiatrist, Physician (Non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker 

Instructional Level 

Introductory 

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour 
Program Start Date: July 30, 2025
Program End Date: July 30, 2028

Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board 

After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through the Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.  

How to Earn Credit 

After evaluating the activity, participants will be provided with an opportunity evaluate the activity and, claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the event date and hours earned. 

Continuing Education Credit 

In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Physicians   

The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

Psychologists   

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.  

Social Workers    

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. APA maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.00 general continuing education credits. 

***Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. Many state boards grant reciprocity with national accrediting organizations and other state boards. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand the requirements for license renewal or check with the state or national licensing board and/or professional organization to become more familiar with their policies for acceptable continuing education credit. Social workers and Psychologists should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.    

Faculty and Planner Disclosures 

The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity - including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others - are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.  

Faculty 

Darlene King, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. King is a member of the American Medical Informatics Association and serves on the App Advisor Panel for the American Psychiatric Association (APA), where she helps evaluate applications for mobile mental health. She is also a member of APA’s Mental Health Information Technology and Telepsychiatry Committee, where she contributes to different mental health technology initiatives. Dr. King has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.