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October 10, 2009, Is World Mental Health Day

On Saturday, October 10, 2009, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) celebrates World Mental Health Day. The mission of the WFMH is “Making Mental Health a Global Priority”, and they’ve been doing just that for more than 61 years…

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Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 09.22.09 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked four questions.

Question #1 was "In your opinion, does chronic pain pose a clinical challenge for the practicing physician?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
100% - Yes

Question #2 was "Do you currently treat patients who suffer from chronic pain?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
84.1% - Yes
14.0% - No
1.9% - Unsure

Question #3 was "How familiar are you with the 2009 IPM guidelines regarding recognition and diagnosis of pain patients?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
5.0% - Very familiar
13.1% - Familiar
21.9% - Somewhat familiar
60.0% - Not familiar

Question #4 was "How interested are you in educational activities that focus on translating guidelines into improved care of patients with chronic pain?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
59.4% - Very interested
31.3% - Interested
8.8% - Somewhat interested
0.6% - Not interested

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Part 3 of the Sleep-Wake neuroscienceCME Journal Club Series
Premieres Monday, October 19, 2009

Evolving Sleep-Wake Research: Implications for Improved Patient Outcomes, Part 3

Premiere date: Monday, October 19, 2009
Live webcast: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Faculty will answer email questions for up to two weeks after the live date.

Statement of Need
Evolving research in the field of sleep-wake medicine has offered insights regarding the linkage between sleep disturbances and adverse consequences related to performance, mood, behavior, and medical illness…

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Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

• Link the neuronal process of electrical coupling to sleep-wake control.

Credit Information
Earn up to 3.0 CE credits by completing all 3 parts!*
This series offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)
• Psychologists (APA)
• Social Workers (NASW)
• Certified Case Managers (CCMC)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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* If you missed parts 1 or 2 of this three-part Sleep-Wake Journal Club Series, you can still participate in the online archives, available at www.neurosciencecme.com/CC394 (part 1) and www.neurosciencecme.com/CC395 (part 2).

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