Join us for an enlightening 30-minute course focused on strategies to combat stigma associated with mental health and substance use. This course empowers anesthesia providers to create a supportive environment that encourages individuals to seek help and access necessary resources.

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how stigma and shame impact anesthesia providers in relation to mental health and Substance Use Disorder.
2. Learn practical strategies to reduce stigma, fostering an open and supportive dialogue around mental health and substance use issues.

It is important to remember that the wellness resources offered by the AANA are designed to promote health and wellness by offering evidence-based resources and information that members may find helpful. These resources are not meant to assign the distributor of these resources the role of a mental health professional and should never be used to offer advice or therapy.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 0.5 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045014; Expiration Date 11/11/2027.

• Bridget Petrillo, APRN, CRNA
• Jack Stem, AAS, CDCA, CRNA (ret.)

Accreditation Information:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Disclosure Statement:
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Post-Test Attempt Notice:
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

Content Disclaimer:
The views, information, or opinions expressed within the videos and audio are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

Course content has been prepared by the presenter/developer, and each viewer agrees that the presenter/developer is solely responsible for the content and the accuracy thereof. The viewer agrees that the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.