Course Code: REL-BHC-0-OBHSBHI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall key terminology related to common behavioral health disorders and primary interventions.
Identify the primary roles and responsibilities of interpreters for supporting individuals participating in behavioral health services.
Indicate at least three ways that a person's culture impacts their behavioral health and related symptoms or needs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Behavioral Health Disorders
Lydia’s Experience
Most Prevalent Behavioral Health Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Co-Occurring Medical Conditions
Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
Co-Occurring Grief
Review
Summary
Section 3: Settings and Interventions
Behavioral Health Treatment Settings
Behavioral Health Professionals
Psychotherapy Treatment Options
Medication Treatment Options
Behavioral Health Disorders and Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 4: Cultural Factors
Impact of Culture on Individuals and Interpreters
Cultural Biases
Behavioral Health Stigma
Individualist vs. Collectivist Cultures
Meaning of Nonverbal Communication
People may avert or lower their eyes during an encounter with a person of the opposite sex. Making eye contact risks being seen as a sexual invitation.
Causes of Illness
Review
Summary
Section 5: Interpreter’s Roles, Skills, and Approaches
Overview
The Interpreter’s Role
The Interpreter's Role in Screening and Assessment
Issues in Interpreting in a Behavioral Health Setting
How to Improve Skills
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesWriter: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. 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.
Reviewer: Dennis Ortiz
Dennis Ortiz received interpretation and translation accreditation from the Southern California School of Interpretation. He has over 10 years of experience working with mental health professionals and clinics in California ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations providing services for court-mandated assessments to neuropsychiatric sessions. He has also assisted in providing training to other interpreters who wish to fulfill the ever-growing need in the mental health field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.