AAFP Neurology and Behavioral Health for the Family Physician Self-Study Package – 1st Edition 2020

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:

Develop evidence-based, primary care strategies for common neurological conditions in the care of patients, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, neuropathic pain, movement disorders, concussions, seizures, sleep disorders, and more.
Prepare effective plans to diagnose, treat, and manage common behavioral health conditions seen in primary care, including depression and anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and more.
Educate and counsel patients on behavior modification strategies to reduce risks of complications and improve outcomes related to their neurological and/or behavioral health.
Provide effective care coordination when specialist referral is required.
Utilize strategies to help patients overcome barriers to change in relation to disease management, including cultural competency, literacy skills and access to services or care.

Topics

ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorders
Concussion
Dementia and Delirium
Depression Screening and Management
Dizziness and Vertigo
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Diagnosis and Treatment
Gait Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Injections for Peripheral Nerve Entrapment
Migraines
Neuropathic Pain
Opioid Abuse Identification and Treatment: Matthew’s Story
Parkinson’s Update
Peripheral Nerve Entrapments
Psychological Evaluation and Mental Status Examination
Psychosis
PTSD
Seizures Disorders in Children and Adults
Sleep Disorders and Insomnia Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia
Substance Abuse
Suicide
Trauma Informed Care