Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ATDD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Apply evidence-based assessment tools and clinical evaluations to assess depressive symptoms.
Recognize common co-occurring conditions associated with depressive disorders.
Describe effective treatment strategies for individuals with depressive disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Screening and Assessment of Depressive Disorders
Identifying Depressive Disorders
Screening for Depressive Disorders
Further Assessment and Evaluation
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Depressive Disorders and Co-Occurring Conditions
Co-Occurring Conditions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment Strategies for Depressive Disorders
Pharmacological Treatments
Psychotherapy Approaches
Alternate Therapies and Considerations
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her PhD. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina, where she was in private practice for 15 years, serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.