Course Code: REL-ACU-0-DEPST
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Indicate the primary considerations in screening for depression and referral for treatment.
Identify co-morbidities that are likely to occur with depression.
Summarize evidence-based treatments for depression.
Outline:
Section 1: Screening for Depression and Making Referrals
Introduction
Depressive Disorders and Symptoms
How Common Is Depression?
Screening for Depression
Risk Factors
Screening Tools
Cultural Considerations and Implicit Bias
Making Referrals for Treatment
Positive Screening With Moderate to Severe Symptoms
Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Substance Misuse
Possible Mood or Personality Disorders
Identifying Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Comorbidities With Depression
Depression and Physical Health
Symptom Overlap
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Why Do Depression and Illness Occur Together?
Depression and Mental Health Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Prolonged Grief Disorder
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Evidence-Based Treatments for Depression
Depression Treatment
Antidepressants
Adjunct Medications
Psychotherapy
Lifestyle Modifications
Alternative Therapies
Review
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: Educators; Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.