Improving Digital Mental Health Engagement and Implementation: Recognizing and Championing Lived Expertise

Colleen Stiles-Shields, Ph.D., is a Pediatric Psychologist and an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR) and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She is passionate about increasing access to evidence-based mental and behavioral health care, particularly for youth and families with minoritized identities and from marginalized communities. Her research is centered around harnessing digital mental health and telehealth as delivery mechanisms to reach and improve behavioral health targets for pediatric populations. Within this work, she specifically aims to design/adapt, evaluate, implement, and disseminate technologies to better meet the needs of pediatric populations, young adults, and their families.

Objectives:

1. Describe engagement issues in Digital Mental Health
2. Explain disparities perpetuated or potentially created in Digital Mental Health
3. Identify means to increase equity in Digital Mental Health Design, Implementation

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1credit AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Units (1) will be available for Social Workers and affiliated reciprocal agencies. Illinois Board License number 159-000112.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois Chicago is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois Chicago maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This event is 1 credit hour continuing education.

No member of the planning committee for this activity have reported a relevant relationship with a commercial interest.  There is no conflict of interest and nothing to disclose.

Colleen Stiles-Shields, PhD has no relevant financial relationship with commercial interests related to this CME activity.