Learning Objectives:
• Learners will gain knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches for managing depression and anxiety in pediatric patients, including pharmacotherapy and various forms of psychotherapy, and understand when to refer for specialized care.
• Learners will understand the significance of involving families in the management of mental health disorders in children and adolescents and will develop strategies for effective communication and collaboration with parents and guardians.
• Learners will be able to describe the prevalence rates, risk factors, and demographic trends associated with depression and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and intervention.
• Learners will be equipped to utilize standardized screening tools and assessment techniques to effectively evaluate mental health status in children and adolescents, facilitating timely and appropriate interventions.
• Learners will be able to recognize the unique symptoms and manifestations of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents, differentiating them from adult presentations to improve diagnostic accuracy.
• Learners will be able to identify and discuss common systemic barriers that affect access to mental health services for children and adolescents and explore advocacy approaches and resources to enhance care accessibility for their patients.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.