Assessment and Treatment of Depressive Disorders in Children & Adolescents Course
Assessment and Treatment of Depressive Disorders in Children & Adolescents Course is organized by Physicians Insurance - A Mutual Company.
Origination: Jul 2021
Expiration: May 2024
Description:
In this course, you will learn to identify different depressive disorders, as well as the unique ways depression manifests in children and adolescents. Additionally, you will learn to recognize risk factors for both depression and suicidality in youth.
An integrated care model treats the whole child by combining primary care and mental healthcare in one setting. Within this model, treatment providers understand how to screen for depression and suicidality in order to coordinate care. You will learn about specific instruments useful for detecting depression and suicidality among youth. An understanding of the root causes of depression will highlight the rationale for various treatment approaches. Lastly, you will be able to describe the best practices available to help children and adolescents manage depression.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify three different types of depressive disorders and common symptoms of depression in children and adolescents.
• Identify at least five causes and risk factors of clinical depression and how to screen for depressive disorders in children and adolescents.
• Describe three interventions to treat child and adolescent depressive disorders.
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