Integrating Physical and Mental Health Care

Integrative medicine is a whole-body approach to the treatment of mental health symptoms. The number of integrative mental health programs and approaches continue to expand as our understanding of the complex interaction of mind and body in the course of mental health grows. Integrative approaches may include nutrition (e.g., diet, gut health), mind-body interventions (e.g., yoga, reiki), exercise and/or movement, and more. Many clients seek both traditional therapy as well as complementary and holistic approaches to manage their symptoms. Understanding the benefits and risks, and knowing how to support clients who are seeking complementary approaches to mental health care can be challenging if this is outside of your training.

In this panel event you will hear from two behavioral health psychologists and a health nutritionist with expertise in integrative approaches. The panelists will share evidence for integrative approaches and highlight specific physical and mental health diagnoses that are especially responsive to mind-body interventions. Panelists will share case examples of the effective use of integrative approaches for mental health symptoms, approaches to integrating holistic approaches into treatment conceptualization, and experiences coordinating care across disciplines.

1.5 hours CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1.5 hours

CE/CNE CREDITS: 1.50 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and nurses

TARGET AUDIENCE: mental health practitioners and nurses

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Intermediate

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 9/24/2023

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least 2 integrative mind-body approaches to mental health treatment
• Critically evaluate the evidence behind holistic and integrative approaches to mental health
• Articulate how integrative approaches can support and complement traditional approaches to mental health treatment
• Develop strategies for coordinating care across approaches and disciplines

1. Panelist introductions
2. What does “Integrative” mean?
3. Overview and review of integrative approaches
   1. Nutrition
   2. Exercise and movement
   3. Mind-body approaches
   4. Sleep
   5. Stress-management
4. Panelist applications of approaches
5. How to support clients who are seeking integrative and interdisciplinary wellness approaches to mental health
   1. How do you talk to clients?
   2. How do you seek available interventions?
   3. Addressing concerns
   4. Understanding potential risks
6. Staying within professional boundaries and competence
7. Care coordination