Events

Behavioral Health Screening as a Part of Ongoing Care

Webinar (series)
Dec 7, 2023
Virtual

This webinar focuses on the role of behavioral health screening tools in assessing and monitoring patients’ mental health. Using case studies, physician experts address concerns regarding screening pitfalls and practice readiness, with a focus on pediatric, OB/GYN and geriatric patient populations. The discussion covers selection and timing of screening tools, as well as effective communication and patient engagement strategies. 

Speakers

  • David Baron, MSEd, DO, professor of psychiatry, Western University of Health Sciences
  • Michelle Curtin, DO, FAAP, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine
  • Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, Donna M and Robert J. Manning Chair of the Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and professor of OB/GYN, pediatrics, psychiatry and population, UMass Chan School/UMass Memorial Health

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Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed in this video are those of the participants and/or do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA. 

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