Journals & Resources

Behavioral Health Resources

Behavioral Health is an Integral Part of Diabetes Care

Almost half of people living with diabetes in the U.S. experience behavioral health challenges. We understand the importance of offering support and guidance to empower both behavioral health professionals and members of the diabetes care team to understand the unique challenges of living with diabetes. Access our free continuing education courses along with guides and toolkits to enhance your knowledge and skills to help people with diabetes and their families thrive.​

Continuing Education​

Diabetes Education 101 for the Behavioral Health Professional

This program is intended for behavioral health providers who treat people who are at-risk or living with diabetes. Learn about the unique challenges of living with diabetes and how to incorporate supportive terminology into your practice.

  • 8 CE Credits (APA, ASWB, Certificate of Participation)
  • Cost of the program: FREE
  • Option to apply to be in the Mental Health Provider Directory

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Exploring Mental Health and Diabetes Through Case Studies

Explore our asynchronous modules, zeroing in on how behavioral health professionals can assist individuals from diverse cultures in managing diabetes. Dive into interactive sessions featuring patient videos and access valuable free resources. This program is geared toward the behavioral health professionals.

  • 6 CE Credits (APA, ASWB, Certificate of Participation)
  • Cost of the program: FREE

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Behavioral Health in Diabetes Care

This program is designed for health care professionals (certified diabetes care and education specialists, social workers, and other members of the diabetes care members) to help integrate behavioral health best practices into clinical environments. Earn up to 5.25 credits and help people with diabetes overcome behavioral health challenges. 

  • 5.25 CE Credits (APA, ASWB, Certificate of Participation)​
  • Cost of the program: FREE

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Mental Health Provider Directory

With your completion of the 'Diabetes 101' program, you are qualified to apply for the Mental Health Provider Directory. Our directory is the go-to resource for anyone seeking a mental health professional who understand the unique challenges people living with diabetes face. Be part of the directory to ensure more people can connect with you when they need you. Search the Directory.

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Resources

Diabetes and Emotional Health Workbook: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals Supporting Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

This guide includes information about emotional problems that may be experienced by adults with diabetes. Designed for health professionals working with people with diabetes, it offers strategies and tools for how to recognize and have conversations about emotional problems, as well as for providing appropriate support.​

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Mental Health Toolkit: Resources for Health Professionals Supporting Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

This toolkit has been developed to complement the workbook and contains practical resources for health professionals​ to support people with diabetes.

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