Link to Livestream: 
http://healthcare.partners.org/streaming/Live/PHS/2020_BehavioralHealthSymposium.html

Description

Fear is expected as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten our health, employment, education, and relationships. Knowing how to face fear is imperative to our physical and mental health. During this presentation, Dr. Luana Marques discusses the biological response to threat and when it can become problematic. Recognizing the unique challenges of health care providers, Dr. Marques shares evidence-based cognitive behavioral skills that anyone can use to regulate emotions and build resilience. Using practical skills that are components of the Benson-Henry Institute’s evidence-based Stress Management and Resiliency Training program, Dr. John Denninger will teach quick and effective mind-body medicine, mindfulness and positive psychology approaches that buffer the physical and emotional impact of stress.

Agenda

1. Review CBT technique to support patients who experience anxiety and somatization related to COVID
2. Review mind-body medicine and other approaches to support patients and reduce physical and emotional impact of stress
3. Brief review of programmatic resources available to support patients
4. Q&A Session

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this session participants will be able to:

1. Describe the science behind the fear response.
2. Differentiate between an adaptive and maladaptive response to threat.
3. Apply evidence-based cognitive behavioral skills to increase emotion regulation and build resilience while experiencing ongoing stressors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Practice mind-body medicine, mindfulness and positive psychology approaches that buffer the physical and emotional impact of stress for patients and providers alike.
5. Locate resources for additional support.

Target Audience 

This activity is intended for Primary Care Teams managing behavioral health (care managers/behavioral health support specialists, social workers, PCPs, psychiatric consultants).

Accreditation

Partners HealthCare System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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

Nursing

Course Director

Trina E. Chang, MD, MPH
Associate Medical Director for Behavioral Health Integration,
Quality and Patient Experience,
Mass General Brigham

Speakers

Luana Marques, PhD
Director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE ,
Massachusetts General Hospital;
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

John W. Denninger, MD, PhD
Director of Research and Clinical Training,
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine,
Massachusetts General Hospital