Women’s Mental Health Forum – Building Resilience and Insight for Every Woman at Every Age

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST, Little Rock, AR

The Women’s Mental Health Forum will offer insight on the unique mental health challenges (and resources available) during adolescent, perinatal, and geriatric stages of a woman’s life. At this forum, you will: i. Learn about how values clarification and committed action can help women at all life stages to cope with a broad range of challenges. ii. Hear from experts in the field of women’s mental health, including specialists in women’s mental health from UAMS’ Psychiatric Research Institute. iii. Learn about various local organizations that are helping women meet the challenges they face.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement

These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 5.0 contact hours or 0.5 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

1. Describe evidence-based approaches for addressing mental health concerns specific to women in adolescence, the perinatal period, and later life, including developmental, hormonal, and psychosocial factors.
2. Demonstrate how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles-such as values clarification and psychological flexibility-can be applied to support women’s mental health and resilience across diverse life stages and care settings.
3. Identify integrative strategies, including nutrition-focused interventions and community partnerships, that promote mental well-being and address social determinants of health in women.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (5.00 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (5.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (5.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.