The History and Ethics of the Deinstitutionalization Movement

Join us in person for a fascinating dive into the history and ethics behind the deinstitutionalization movement. We'll explore how this significant shift changed care for many and discuss the moral questions it raised along the way. It's a great chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others interested in social change. Don't miss out!

Target Audience:

This educational activity is designed to improve the knowledge and competence of physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, public health professionals, trainees, students, and other health professionals involved in the care, policy, or advocacy of individuals with serious mental illness.

Objectives:

Describe the historical and ethical foundations of deinstitutionalization and the political and legal forces that shaped its implementation.

Examine how gaps in community-based treatment, housing policy, and social services have influenced outcomes for individuals with severe mental illness.

Discuss current debates surrounding autonomy, involuntary treatment, and ethical responsibilities in caring for individuals with severe psychiatric illness.

Identify strategies for strengthening community-based care systems, including supportive housing, peer services, and integrated clinical supports.

Accreditation Statement: Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation statement: SUNY Downstate designates this activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA category 1 credit for the PRA for organizations accredited by the ACCME.

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Host or Publisher SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universtiy