In this self-study course, learners will explore the “social” aspect of the integrative bio-psycho- social model for behavioral health and overall wellbeing. Topics will explore the impact of culture and roles on behavioral health, as well as the influence of generational diversity, social determinants of health, and our own implicit and cognitive biases as we interact with patients. A closer look at multidisciplinary care and group dynamics paves the way to a case- based learning module which ties many of these environmental and contextual factors together. The course culminates in a live, synchronous session which allows learners real-time interaction with faculty to discuss the nuances inherent in “big picture” thinking. The majority of the content is provided via recorded lectures and reading assignments, but further reflection and application opportunities are also provided via challenge journal questions for self-study and group activities during the synchronous session.

By the end of the course, a successful learner will be able to:

• Articulate three ways cultural and/or generational diversity impact behavioral health.
• Identify five social determinants of health which impact patients’ mental health.
• Analyze how SDOH impact the ability of patients to enact behavior change.
• Define similarities and differences between team-based models and identify service delivery considerations for 1:1 and group treatment interventions.
• Verbalize the inter-connected nature of mental/ behavioral and physical rehab factors, the role of clinicians across treatment settings, and two indicators for making inter-disciplinary referrals.
• Identify the influencing factors which may create barriers for clinical success in case-based learning scenarios.
• Propose solutions to barriers within their scope of the learner’s clinical practice utilizing case-based learning scenarios.