05.20.25 | Sleep, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, and Mental Health in Adolescents

May 20, 2025

Live Webinar ~ 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Guest Speaker

Xiaoyan Wu, PhD
Visiting Scholar
Department of Epidemiology, Brown University 
Associate Professor
Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health 
Anhui Medical University, China
 

Dr. Wu has extensive research experience with broad interests, including early life environment exposure and their impact on child health; sleep, circadian rhythms, and mental health, cardiometabolic health, myopia in children and adolescents. Dr. Wu’s research foci include endocrine-disrupting chemicals, child development, sleep, circadian rhythms, cardiometabolic health, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health, and myopia.

 

Session Overview

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to circadian rhythm disturbances and sleep problems due to delayed circadian phase, social pressures, and societal obligations. Sleep and circadian rhythm disruptions have been linked to a range of adverse health outcomes, including mental health problems. These health risks are especially pronounced during adolescence and early adulthood, a critical period for both physical and psychological development. However, there is a lack of prospective studies examining the relationship between sleep and circadian disruptions and mental health problems in young adults, and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, attendees should be better able to:

  • Outline the associations between sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances and mental health outcomes, particularly symptoms of depression and anxiety
  • Describe the potential role of clock gene methylation in mediating the relationship between sleep, circadian rhythm disruptions, and depression
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
08/19/2024
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Event starts: 
05/20/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/20/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
2024-2025 Tom F. Anders Seminar Series
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education.
 
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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. 
Continuing Psychologist Education: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
•Credit Designation | This program offers 1.0 continuing education credit for psychologists.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

    In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

  • 1.00 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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