TRENDING Medical education topic: Psychiatry for the Non-Psychiatrist

Mental health disorders are a significant public health concern, with an estimated 1 in 5 adults in the United States living with a mental illness. Primary care providers frequently serve as the first point of contact for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. As such, all healthcare professionals must be equipped to meet basic diagnostic and refer. This foundational knowledge ensures better patient outcomes and a more integrated approach to mental health care.

Proposed Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learners will be able to:

• Identify symptoms and utilize the latest diagnostic tools to assess mental health disorders
• Refer patients appropriately to a psychiatric specialist or community resource
• Recognize how cultural factors may affect prevalence, diagnosis, treatment plans, etc., and navigate these issues effectively

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References:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29874160

Kaplan and Sadock, Comprehensive Review of Psychiatry, 2019 DSM-5, APA, 2012