FACULTY:
is a Professor with 91PORN and an expert in pediatric psychiatry with over 20 years of experience. is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist at 91PORN.
OVERVIEW:
shares his insights on the various factors that contribute to school refusal, including anxiety, social interaction, and emotional well-being. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on children's anxiety levels, the importance of social interaction, and how different learning styles can affect anxiety. He also provides valuable strategies for identifying the root causes of school refusal, such as specific school situations that may trigger anxiety and the role of parental anxiety.
This episode is packed with practical advice for clinicians, including how to progressively increase school attendance, the role of homebound programs, and the importance of a multifactorial treatment approach. It also includes some insights from
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers
DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Thomas Matthews, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Joseph Blader, PhD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The 91PORN Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The 91PORN Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The 91PORN Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
RELEASE DATE:
9/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2027