Podcast CE courses with Find Empathy
Learn about Multiple Sclerosis What every mental health provider needs to know.
Course 1
Multiple Sclerosis
What is it? How is it Diagnosed?
This module teaches basic pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, theories of etiology, and basic epidemiology. This will help mental health providers address unhelpful or inaccurate thought patterns (e.g., self-blame for contracting the disease), address health behaviors that could lead to faster progression (e.g., smoking), and correct misinformation about the racial and ethnic make-up of those that develop MS.
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Course 2
How is Multiple Sclerosis Treated?
What a mental health provider needs to know about MS disease modifying medications.
Adherence to disease modifying treatments (DMT), as well as health promoting behaviors, can have a major impact on prognosis and clinical outcomes in persons with MS. This module will teach psychologists and mental health providers about the different types of DMTs used by individuals with MS, common barriers to adherence, and the concept of patient-provider shared decision making.
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Course 3
Multiple Sclerosis:
Not Just a White Woman’s Disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been traditionally considered a disease that impacts mostly white women. However, newer data suggests that there is a higher incidence of MS in Black women. This module will explore what is known about MS in racial and ethnic minorities. It will also explore the mental health provider's role in promoting equity and eliminating disparities.
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Course 4
Multiple Sclerosis: Support Partners
The experience and challenges of family and friends supporting someone with multiple sclerosis (MS).
In this course, we hear from three experts that will talk about multiple sclerosis (MS) support partners. We focus on topics such as how family roles shift over time, grief, loss, and healthy communication.
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Course 5
Multiple Sclerosis
Mood, Neuropsychiatry, & Suicide Prevention
What are the symptoms of mood disorders and how do they interact with MS? We'll explore that in this course. Hear from a neuropsychiatrist and health psychologist discuss mood disorders, as well as suicide assessment and prevention strategies.
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Course 6
MS and Mood Part 2
Psychotherapeutic Strategies for People with MS
Coming Soon
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Course 7
I Can't Get My Words Out
How the mental health provider can assess and address MS-related cognitive challenges.
Approximately 65% of people with Multiple sclerosis (MS) experience changes in cognitive functioning. This course will explore the common cognitive challenges, etiology, and how to assess for cognitive change. It will also identify known strategies for improving cognition.
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Course 8
Drained
The mental health provider's role in treating MS-related fatigue and sleep disorders.
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Course 9
Multiple Sclerosis & Employment
Working, Accommodations, and Applying for Disability
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Course 10
Exercise
How Exercise Improves Mood, Cognition, and the Physical Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis.
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Course 11
Diet & MS
What we know, and still need to learn, about diet in MS.
Mental health providers working with MS may hear and field many questions about the impact of diet in MS. Learn what we know about diet, and learn some of the common emotional pitfalls that lead to unhelpful eating for people with MS.
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