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Psilocybin for Cancer Patients with Comorbid Mental Health Conditions (2 CE)

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Credits: 2 CE Hours
 
Patients diagnosed with life-threatening forms of cancer may present with comorbid mental health conditions due to the psychological and emotional distress that is resultant from the respective underlying physical illness. The presence of mental health symptoms can effectively function as treatment barriers...
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1155CE

Course Level: Intermediate

This course is for: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, and Nurses

Course Format: This is a self-paced (non-interactive), online course. Participants are required to read the course materials and complete a post-test with a score of 75% or higher.

Course By: Paula Lin, LMFT

Content By: Griffiths, R. R., Johnson, M. W., Carducci, M. A., Umbricht, A., Richards, W. A., Richards, B. D., & Klinedinst, M. A. (2016). Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized double-blind trial. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1181–1197. doi: 10.1177/0269881116675513

Course Description:  Patients diagnosed with life-threatening forms of cancer may present with comorbid mental health conditions due to the psychological and emotional distress that is resultant from the respective underlying physical illness. The presence of mental health symptoms can effectively function as treatment barriers. A randomized, double-blind, longitudinal trial was developed and implemented to test the efficacy of psilocybin for psychological and emotional symptom mitigation in patients presenting with life-threatening cancer-types. Patients who received high doses of psilocybin evidenced a clinically significant decrease in depressed mood and anxiety up to 6 months post-treatment.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn about comorbid mental health conditions in patients with life-threatening cancer and the related impact on life-quality and treatment participation
  2. Review the methods of the randomized double-blind trial
  3. Understand the statistical outcomes of the study and the related treatment implications for this demographic

Course Outline:

  1. Read and understand the referenced article Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized double-blind trial
  2. Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
  3. Evaluate and understand the results of the randomized double-blind trial and how the application of these findings may impact mental health treatment for this demographic
  4. Complete the post-test using the information derived from the article
  5. Utilize the referenced article to identify answers to questions in the post-test and/or to understand the study limitations and suggested direction for future research endeavors

Course Completion Requirements: All course materials are included in your AATBS student account. Attendees must read the course material and complete the accompanying test with a score of 75% or higher. Customers may retest if they score below 75%.

Evaluation: The course evaluation is also accessible in your student account. After completing the course, you will need to complete the course evaluation.

How certificate is issued: When all requirements for the course have been successfully completed, customers will be able to access and print a personal CE certificate in their student account.

Approvals:

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5750. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Florida Board of Psychology #50-5452

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Social Workers: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0112.

Counselors: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Counselors as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed counselors #MHC-0165.

Marriage Family Therapists: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage Family Therapists as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Marriage Family Therapists #MFT-0077.

Psychologists: The Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0164.

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More Information
Board ApprovalsAmerican Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
CE FormatOnline, Text-Based