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ForwardMarch 2, 2023: 12th Jane Murphy and Alec Leighton, Lecture in Psychiatric Epidemiology
Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 to 2.0 ℃: Some Unique and Necessary Roles for Psychiatrists and Other Mental Health Professionals
Climate change‐‐and its principal root cause, burning fossil fuels—is already one of the leading causes of morbidity and premature mortality worldwide. In addition to the profound physical health toll, there is likely an equally profound mental health toll, although surprisingly little empirical research has been done to assess it. The speakers will present findings from two recent US national surveys that suggest a problem of considerable magnitude and challenge the audience to begin thinking about implications and solutions.
Target Audience
This program is intended for: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Fellows, Residents, Interns and Nurses
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the human health relevance of climate change and its root cause
- Demonstrate the application of the newly developed GAD‐2 Climate, PHQ‐2 Climate, and PHQ‐4 Climate screening tools
- Introduce innovative approaches to promote resilience to climate change‐related psychological distress
SPEAKER(S)
Edward Wile Maibach, PhD, MPH
Sri Saahi Uppalapati, MS, MPA
Edward Wile Maibach, PhD, MPH
A Mason Distinguished University Professor and Director of the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, Dr. Edward Maibach is a public health communication scientist focusing on climate change and related challenges. He is a Member of the National Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a holder of the Stephen Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication. In 2021, Thompson Reuters identified Dr. Maibach as one of the world’s ten most influential scientists working on climate change. Ed previously served as Associate Director of the National Cancer Institute and was the Worldwide Director of Social Marketing at Porter Novelli. He is currently a Board Member of the Global Climate and Health Alliance.
Sri Saahi Uppalapati, MS, MPA
Saahi Uppalapati is a doctoral student in the Department of Communication at George Mason University and a research assistant at the Center for Climate Change Communication. Her research interests sit at the intersection of climate change with health, policy, and communication. She is particularly interested in the role of social science in leveraging pro-climate actions and equitable climate and health policies. Currently, Saahi is working on identifying the prevalence of climate-related mental health distress in America and building mediated, text-based mental health promotion for those impacted. Before attending George Mason University, Saahi received her M.S. in Environmental Studies from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, her MPA from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, and her undergraduate degree from Whitman College in Environmental Studies and Politics.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 1.00 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
- 1.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
- 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 1.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.