Suicide Prevention Awareness for Healthcare Providers | Anesthesiology Grand Rounds (RECORDING)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 12:00 AM - Thursday, September 16, 2027, 11:59 PM, On Demand

In this recorded Anesthesiology Grand Rounds presentation, Dr. Carrie Cunningham, an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, shares her personal journey of struggling with depression, PTSD, and substance use disorder and how she sought help and treatment. Dr. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting healthcare professionals facing similar challenges. In addition, she discusses the prevalence of mental health issues and suicide among physicians and the need for cultural change to create a safe environment for seeking help. Throughout her presentation, she highlights various initiatives and organizations working towards this goal. With a call to action, she encourages open conversations about mental health and urges leaders and colleagues to intervene when they notice someone struggling.

  Release Date: September 17th, 2024
  Expiration Date: September 16th, 2027
  Estimated Time to Complete: 0.75 hours
  Registration Fee: FREE
 *Originally recorded 09/09/2024

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.75 hours)

1. Become knowledgeable about mental health resources available in your institution and community.
2. Provide support and check in with trainees, colleagues, and healthcare providers who may be struggling or have experienced difficult situations.
3. Intervene and have direct, confidential conversations with individuals you are concerned about, even if it is uncomfortable.
4. Advocate for changing invasive or inappropriate mental health questions on licensure and credentialing applications.
5. Prioritize self-care, mindfulness, and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
6. Surround yourself with supportive and authentic connections.
7. Practice self-compassion and emotional discipline.
8. Engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation.
9. Seek professional help and support when needed, without fear of stigma or job loss.
10. Participate in initiatives and organizations working to reduce mental health stigma and provide resources for healthcare professionals.

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Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Faculty Member Information	Role in activity	Name of commercial interest/ Nature of relationship
Sheela Surendra Cole, MD	Course Director and Reviewer	Nothing to Disclose
Alex Macario, MD	Co-Course Director	Nothing to Disclose
Carrie Cunningham, MD, MPH	Faculty	Consulting Fee - 3M