The AIMS Center at the University of Washington is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education (CE) for psychologists. The AIMS Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
CE credits can be used by most licensed mental health providers, including psychologists, nurses, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Clinicians should check their specific state requirements to confirm that these credits apply to them.
Participants are eligible for up to 8 CE credits. To receive credits participants must attend the entire course and pass a learning evaluation.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, has had the following relevant relationships since September 2026: Grant or research support, Lilly (any division). *All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.*
Behavioral Activation (BA) is often a component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Problem-Solving Treatment (PST), but has also been shown to be a stand-alone evidence-based intervention to treat depression and anxiety in a primary care environment. Research shows that BA significantly improves patient outcomes in a wide range of settings and patient populations.
The document below contains selected references demonstrating the efficacy of BA in primary care.