Diabetes and Behavioral Health for Paraprofessionals

Outline:

Section 1: The Link Between Diabetes and Mental Health

Introduction

Impact of Diabetes on Mental Health

Social Determinants of Health

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Mental Health Conditions

Mental Health Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Eating Disorders

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Mental Health Treatment

Mental Health Intervention

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Ways to Support Mental Health

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.