Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SISMIRD
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize health disparities for individuals with SMI and respiratory illnesses and ways to address them.
Name at least three common respiratory diseases and treatments that impact people with SMI.
Recall three behavioral health interventions to support clients with SMI and respiratory conditions.
Outline:
Section 1: Health Disparities
The Burden of Chronic Illness for People With Serious Mental Illness
Health Disparities, Chronic Illness, and Serious Mental Illness
Implicit Bias, Stigma, and Health Disparity
The Influence of Physical Health on Mental Illness
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Common Respiratory Illnesses and Treatment
Respiratory Illnesses That Co-Occur With Serious Mental Illness
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Tuberculosis
Lung Cancer
Treatments for Respiratory Illnesses
Medications
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Inhalers
Nebulizers
Positive Airway Pressure Machines
Oxygen
Radiation
Surgery
Mechanical Ventilators
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Behavioral Health Interventions
Practical and Therapeutic Treatments
Normalize Adjustment and Acceptance
Connect to Peer Support Programs
Address Mental Health Symptoms that Impact Disease Management
Provide Referrals to Address Social Determinants of Health
Utilize Integrated Care Strategies
Implement Evidence-Based Interventions
Self-Care Strategies Through Health Literacy
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Reviewer: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.