Supporting Youth with Type 1 Diabetes - Strategies to Promote Mental Health and Self-Care Behaviors

Supporting Youth with Type 1 Diabetes - Strategies to Promote Menthal Health and Self-Care Behaviors

Virtual Only

Sponsored by the Pinelles Region

Presented by Marissa Feldman, PhD, ABPP

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the mental health concerns that may present in youth with type 1 diabetes.

2. Recognize the impacts of health disparities on black youth with type 1 diabetes.

3. Identify evidence-based interventions and strategies for promoting mental health and glycemic outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes.

Course Description

This presentation will bring to focus mental health in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the ways in which behavioral health clinicians can build resiliency and provide support to youth and their families living with T1D. National (ADA) and international (ISPAD) professional associations for diabetes recognize the importance of assessment and intervention for the psychosocial aspects of T1D. This presentation will help to increase provider understanding of behavioral health strategies to help promote psychological wellness and glycemic control during formative years of development and discuss sociocultural factors that can contribute to diabetes distress and glycemic variability.

Approved for 1 hour of general continuing education credit

Course Level: Intermediate and Introductory

Fee: Free for FPA Members; $25 Non-FPA Members

Refund Policy: 48 hours in advance of the event

Registration: www.flapsych.com

Online registration is required for this event

You must attend the complete program to obtain CE credit

If accommodations for a disability is needed please contact nickcole@flapsych.com

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.