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Webinar - Ethics and Boundaries: The Internet, Stress, and Burnout
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00 AM to Thursday, November 14, 2024, 12:00 PM CDT
Category: WAFCA CE Training

Registration for this event begins in August.

Ethics and Boundaries: The Internet, Stress, and Burnout
Presented by David Mays, MD, PhD
*Up to 4 CE credits will be issued to those attending this two-day, virtual opportunity.
Details: November 13-14 (10:00am - 12:00pm each day)

Workshop Description: The electronic medical record is exposing clinicians to greater privacy and boundary challenges. Internet and social media pressures are also changing the landscape of mental healthcare. Add to this the opportunities and perils of “big data” and subsequent effects on risk assessment and the growing prevalence of telemedicine, and you have a lot of change in a short amount of time. Part one of this presentation will tackle some of the ethical issues involved in working with the electronic record. We will also discuss boundary issues involved with internet searches of clients, e-mail and texting as therapy, and providing telemedicine services.  

Stress and anxiety are the leading mental health problems in the United States. They are fueling a public health crisis by contributing to infectious disease epidemics, addiction, overdose, and suicide. Mental health professionals face a growing threat of burnout, which impairs clinician effectiveness and interferes with quality of life. All professional mental health organizations have ethical guidelines that warn professionals of the impairments that ensue when they are practicing beyond their stress tolerance and urge members to self-monitor for signs of burnout. Part two of this presentation will provide a detailed look at the physiology of stress and how it affects our well-being and the well-being of our clients. Six aspects of burnout will be described, and suggestions for reducing the impact of stress will be given. 

Learning Objectives: At the end of this two-part program, participants will be able to: 

  • Describe how the electronic health records change more than simply how we keep records
  • Analyze how telemedicine is affecting mental health care
  • List examples of when searching for client data online may or may not be acceptable 
  • Break down the physical effects of stress and analyze the 6 dimensions of burnout
  • List the ways in which low socioeconomic status and income inequality lead to poor health
  • Reflect on ways that we may be able to increase our control over parts of our work situation

Presenter Information: Dr. David Mays, M.D., Ph.D., is a licensed physician in the state of Wisconsin, where he is a clinical adjunct assistant professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association. Dr. Mays has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Alliance on Mental Illness in Dane County, the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Exceptional Performance Award from the Wisconsin Health and Family Services, the Outstanding Professional Award from the Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, and the Outstanding Mental Health Professional Award from the Wisconsin National Alliance on Mental Illness.

A Note on WAFCA Webinars: Webinars are live virtual learning opportunities designed to be accessed by individuals. Group participation is not encouraged; post-webinar group discussions are a recommended alternative.

In order to offer CE credits for these virtual learning opportunities via NBCC, WAFCA verifies attendance using Zoom. Each registrant receives a unique link that confirms their attendance and email address for CE certificates. Link sharing is not permitted, and CE credits are not available for unregistered participants.

About our Offerings: WAFCA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6778. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WAFCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Visit the WAFCA-CE registration page for more information on fees and policies. 

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