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Film As An Educational Modality of Psychiatry

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This module highlights the many ways psychiatric topics have been portrayed in film and influenced society’s understanding and perspective of mental health and mental illness. It examines the potential for using cinema as an avenue for teaching, increasing awareness and decreasing stigma associated with mental illness. It uses the film Hunt for the Wilderpeople as an example of a starting point for the discussion and exploration of common themes within child psychiatry.

Instruction Level
Intermediate
Credit Hours

1 ACCME: Continuing Medical Education (CME)
1 APA: Continuing Education Credit
1 Social Workers

Presenters
Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
Margaret Paccione, PhD, has more than 35 years of experience in supervisory and administrative positions as well as extensive experience with trauma patients and managing trauma-related service environments. As a licensed psychologist, teacher and rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Paccione is the...
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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 

  1. Identify ways, both positive and negative, in which film portrays and is relevant to psychiatry.
  2. Recognize structured examples of how training programs have successfully implemented the use of cinema in mental health education.
  3. Apply topics discussed in this module to other films and consider utilizing this material in teaching and processing mental health topics.

Requirements for Successful Completion

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board. The participant should: read this page of information; view the presentation in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. The evaluation form provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on the quality of the instructional process, the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness, the perception of commercial bias, and his/her views on future educational needs.

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; physicians, psychologists and licensed healthcare workers should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. There are no prerequisites to participate in this activity or to receive CME/CE credit. In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the assessment and evaluation form. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the assessment with a passing score of ≥ 80%, and evaluation form.

Follow these steps to earn credit:

  1. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures.
  2. Study the educational content online or printed out.
  3. Online, choose the best answer to each assessment question. To receive a certificate, you must receive a passing score as designated at the top of the assessment and complete the activity evaluation to provide feedback for future programming.
Contact

Bradley Online Learning
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CE/Credit Details

For CME and APA continuing education credits: Date of Original Release: May 27, 2021 Most Recent Review & Update: December 8, 2023 Valid for Credit Through: December 7, 2025 Media: Internet Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 60 minutes

For NASW-RI continuing education credits: Release date: May 1, 2025 Valid through: April 30, 2027 Media: Internet Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 60 minutes

  • The target audience for this course is psychologists, physicians, social workers and other interested health care professionals.
  • The instruction level for this course is intermediate.
  • 1 CE hour/credit
  • This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation criteria and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Rhode Island Hospital and Bradley Hospital. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • Rhode Island Hospital designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Rhode Island Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rhode Island Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • CEs for this event have been approved by the NASW-RI Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure, designating this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education credit. NASW Authorization # RI-9893.
Disclosure Statement

Disclosure of potential relevant financial conflicts of interest within the last 12 months must be made and resolved prior to the date of the CME/CE activity. The intent is to assist learners in assessing the potential for bias in information that is presented during this CME/CE activity.

Faculty Disclosures

Danielle Sipsock, MD has no relevant financial interest or contractual relationships with commercial interest to disclose.

Kristyn Storey, MD has no relevant financial interest or contractual relationships with commercial interest to disclose.

Margaret Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD has no relevant financial interest or contractual relationships with commercial interest to disclose.

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