PROGRAM
Behavioral Health in Diabetes Care
OVERVIEW
This program is designed to enhance the whole person approach to diabetes care by increasing knowledge of diabetes care interventions and integrating behavioral health best practices into different clinical environments. This is a seven-module online learning program for certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCESs), social workers, and other members of the diabetes care team.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
CREDITS
EXPIRATION DATE
November 10, 2024
MODULE 1
Engaging the Whole Person in Diabetes Care
This module explains physical and behavioral health relationships in diabetes care, the social and cultural barriers to diabetes self-care, and how to incorporate the strengths persons with diabetes bring to meet the challenges of diabetes management.
MODULE 2
Overview of Behavioral Health in Diabetes Care
This module describes the continuum of psychosocial challenges and behavioral health issues in people with diabetes and the impact of significant life events and diabetes transitions that trigger behavioral health challenges.
MODULE 3
Effective Communication in Diabetes Care
This module focuses on using person-centered and strengths-based health communication strategies and approaches. Learn how to incorporate problem-solving, goal setting, and prioritizing in diabetes care to help people with diabetes.
MODULE 4
Healthy Eating and Behavioral Health
This module explains how diverse cultural backgrounds affect the relationship between diet and diabetes, including weight stigma. Learn how to use screening tools and clinical judgment to identify persons with eating patterns that are potentially clinically significant.
MODULE 5
Anxiety, Depression and Diabetes Distress in People with Diabetes
This module describes the differences, sources and impacts of diabetes distress, clinical depression, and anxiety disorders. Learn about screening tools and feasible strategies to address emotional distress within routine care visits.
MODULE 6
Screening, Referral and Behavioral Interventions
This module teaches how to interpret the results of screening and assessment tools to identify behavioral health challenges and possible emotional disorders. Learn approaches to support behavior change and address barriers to behavior change.
MODULE 7
Community Engagement and Behavioral Health Support
This module explains external barriers to referral and behavioral health treatment in diabetes care and how to implement best practices related to the coordination of behavioral health care.
Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD
Professor of Health Psychology
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Jaclynn Hawkins
Associate Professor
University of Michigan School of Social Work
Allyson Hughes, PhD
Assistant Professor
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Primary Care
Shelagh Mulvaney, PhD
Vanderbilt University
Alyson K Myers, MD
Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Montefiore/Albert Einstein
Jessica Pierce, PhD
Nemours Children’s Health
Heather L. Stuckey, D. Ed.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Penn State Hershey College of Medicine
Jennalee Wooldridge, PhD
Assistant Professor, Clinical Health Psychologist
University of California San Diego Healthcare System
This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
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