Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health
1 Hour | 1 CE
This on-demand program on Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD.
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Designed specifically for professionals navigating the realms of integrated behavioral health, this program offers an overview of the intricate mechanisms behind inflammation. This biological response shields the body against infections, toxins, and injuries. While this process is crucial for survival, persistent low-grade inflammation can become detrimental. Indeed, chronic inflammation is implicated in a myriad of adverse health outcomes, such as obesity, accelerated aging, the emergence of a plethora of diseases, and even psychological distress.
This program's primary focus is chronic inflammation's role in mood, behavior, cognition, and physical health. It offers an in-depth look at the interplay between stress and our bodies, illuminating the effects on our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights into toxic stress exposure, trauma, and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction, critical factors in understanding chronic inflammation. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout this program.
Relevant topics covered include:
- The impacts of stress on the body
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
- Toxic stress exposure
- Trauma
- HPA axis dysfunction
- Stress management
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe and distinguish inflammation and chronic low-grade inflammation
Describe the causes and red flag indicators of chronic low-grade inflammation
Describe the consequences of chronic low-grade inflammation on mood, behavior, cognition, and physical health
Describe possible treatment and intervention options to address chronic low-grade inflammation through a behavioral health lens
Describe relevant and up-to-date research findings
Presented By
Jerrod Brown, PhD
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consu...
Curriculum
1. Introduction
2. Inflammation
3. Mental Health and other related topics
4. Trauma and Stressor-Related Considerations
5. Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Considerations
6. Screening Considerations
7. Intervention Considerations
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CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.