Suicide and Depression in Older Adults
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American Psychological Association
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California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
DC-RN -- District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CE Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
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National Board for Certified Counselors
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Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
CE Provider #RTX050401 for Marriage and Family Therapists:State of Ohio Counselor , Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
CEBroker Provider 50- 290.
Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Provider # RCX100502 290
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Association of Social Work Boards
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Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 General continuing education clock hours.
Florida Board of Psychology
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This course awards 1.25 contact hours upon successful completion.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours. Content Area: P2, C7
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
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aspects of their programming.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
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California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.25 CEH's
Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
Education hours MCBAP-R
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Missouri Credentialing Board
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Massachusetts Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers/Marriage & Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Course Details
Identify important facts that are known about older adults and behavioral health.
Discuss strategies for recognizing signs of depression in older adult populations.
Explain why older adults are more likely to die by suicide and common risk and warning signs for suicide in older adult populations.
Describe evidence-based treatment strategies for adults with depression and suicidal ideation and factors that could influence treatment adherence.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Older Adult
Is it Just Old Age?
The Older Adult
Behavioral Health and Older Adults
Important Facts About Older Adults and Behavioral Health
Review
Summary
Section 3: Depression in Older Adults
Defining Depression
Depression and Older Adults
Assessing Older Adults for Depression
Strategies for Recognizing Signs of Depression in Older Adults
Stressors Related to Behavioral Health Conditions in Older Adults
The Aging Process
Physical Conditions of Aging That May Contribute to Depression
Knowledge Check
Cognitive Conditions That May Contribute to Depression
Psychosocial Conditions That May Contribute to Depression
Signs of Depression in Older Adults
Nondysphoric Depression in Older Adults
Assess for Strengths in Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 4: Suicide and Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults
Defining Suicide
Active Versus Passive Suicidal Ideation
Suicide and Older Adults
Recognizing Risk for Suicide in Older Adults
Risk Factors for Suicide Among Older Adults
Warning Signs for Suicide Among Older Adults
Respond to Suicidal Behaviors
Review
Summary
Section 5: Treatment for Depression and Suicidal Ideation
Evidence-Based Treatments for Depression
Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies for Suicide
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Selecting a Treatment Strategy
Involving the Patient in Decision-Making
Integrated and Collaborative Care
Psychotropic Drug Use and Risks for Older Adults
The Importance of Treatment Adherence
Reasons for Non-Adherence to Treatment
Improving Treatment Adherence
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Mrs. Cobb is a Content Writer for Public Safety and Health and Human Services at Relias. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Mrs. Cobb has 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. She has worked in direct service positions as well as in research, training, and technical assistance capacities. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky managing federal, state, and foundation grants awarded to the College of Medicine, Behavioral Science department, Center for Drug and Alcohol Research, and Kentucky Rural Medical Centers.Instructor: Melissa Lewis-Stoner, MSW, LCSW-CDisclosure: Kimberly Cobb, M.S. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Melissa A. Lewis-Stoner, MSW, LCSW-C is the Product Manager for Behavioral Health for Relias. Ms. Lewis-Stoner received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of behavioral and public health experience in state government and not-for-profit agencies. Prior to joining Relias, Melissa served as a Client Advisor for a behavioral health analytics company. She also has experience in managing behavioral health homes and public health chronic disease programs. Melissa's career began in treatment services where she worked as a drug and alcohol treatment specialist in a non-profit substance abuse program, provided outpatient mental health clinical services, and also started a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse forensic program serving pre-release and post-release criminal justice clients. Disclosure: Melissa Lewis-Stoner, MSW, LCSW-C has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; entry level Marriage and Family Therapists; entry level Professional Counselors; entry level Psychologists; entry level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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