Continuing Education

Serious Mental Illness in Focus: Specialized Topics for Practitioners 

Jan. 30-April 24, 2025
This seven-part series will utilize a diverse set of teaching methods to create an engaging and informative learning experience for participants. These methods are designed to accommodate various learning styles and ensure that attendees gain a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter.

Renowned experts will deliver video presentations, offering valuable insights and real-world experiences. These videos provide a direct connection between participants and the presenters, facilitating comprehension and illustrating practical applications of the content. Slide presentations will complement the video content, offering visual aids and organized outlines of the topics discussed. These slides serve as reference materials, emphasize key points and enhance overall understanding.

While the series features video presentations, they are not passive lectures. Speakers will actively engage the audience within their presentations, encouraging questions, discussions, and critical thinking. Participants can ask questions and interact with the speakers to delve deeper into the subject matter. Small group discussions play a pivotal role in the learning process.

After each video presentation and lecture, participants will join facilitated small group discussions. These discussions promote active participation, idea exchange and practical application of the content to real-life scenarios. They encourage participants to share their perspectives, learn from one another, and explore diverse viewpoints.

These teaching methods create a dynamic and comprehensive learning environment, ensuring that participants actively absorb and apply the knowledge gained. The combination of video content, slide presentations, interactive lectures and small group discussions fosters critical thinking and skill development in addressing the complex topic of serious mental illness.