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Inclusivity in mental health practice refers to the intentional and proactive efforts made by mental health professionals to create an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and responsive to the diverse needs of all individuals seeking mental health support. This approach recognizes and values differences in race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, and other aspects of identity.

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Although many people view physical and mental health as two very different components of overall well-being, these two aspects of overall health influence and interact with each other in various ways. Understanding how biological, psychological, and social factors interplay and the specific implications of mental and physical health on one another can help practitioners develop interventions and practical strategies to assist those who are struggling and seeking their services.

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This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively recognize, understand, and address depression in older adults. Participants will explore the complexities of depression in the elderly, including its prevalence, symptoms, and treatment options. This course will delve into both medical and non-medical approaches to managing depression, providing practical guidance for healthcare providers.

Quantum Units Education

Quantum Units Education

Quantum Units Education

Quantum Units Education

Quantum Units Education

Nurses are caring for more children with mental health diagnoses. Mental health disorders in the pediatric population can present in unique ways. Nurses caring for these patients must recognize what mental health disorders are present in the pediatric population and which patients are most at risk. In this course, nurses will learn to recognize these concepts, describe screening tools and current treatments, and understand health implications.

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Quantum Units Education

Quantum Units Education

Veterans and their families undergo numerous adjustments and stressors when transitioning back to civilian life. They are at risk for behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, grief, and suicide. Mental health professionals need to be skilled in identifying these conditions and treating them with a trauma-focused lens that is supportive of the unique needs of Veterans. This course will provide an overview of behavioral health conditions and their impact on the families of Veterans. Evidence-based interventions, including suicide prevention, are also outlined.

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The consumption of hallucinogenic drugs has the potential to result in short-term and long-term negative outcomes. A negative reaction to hallucinations that result upon ingestion of these drugs (a 'bad trip') can present with similar signs and symptoms of mental illness, particularly psychosis and schizophrenia. Therefore, careful patient history and knowledge of the signs of hallucinogen intoxication can facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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A course designed for health and mental health professionals covering methamphetamine addiction identification, treatment, and referral. The course addresses epidemiology, pharmacology, neurobiology of stimulant addiction, comorbid conditions, withdrawal, treatment approaches, and prognosis of methamphetamine use disorder.

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Course covering cocaine use disorder including history, demographics, risk factors, biologic and behavioral characteristics of addiction, brain changes from chronic stimulant abuse, treatment options, withdrawal, associated conditions, and management of protracted withdrawal, psychoses, craving, and aggressive behavior.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating psychiatric illness affecting approximately 2.5% of the population. Characterized by recurrent thoughts or worries (obsessions) and a strong desire to perform certain actions or activities (compulsions), OCD has a significant effect on day-to-day functioning and on quality of life. This course will discuss the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of OCD. Then, it will review the first-line treatments, recommended duration of therapy, and options for patients who do not respond to initial therapy.

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Depression is a common, debilitating mood disorder that is highly prevalent in medically ill populations. This course addresses the widespread shortcomings in proper diagnosis, treatment, and implementation of treatment adherence strategies among primary care professionals, covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment options including treatment-resistant depression, perinatal depression, and suicide.

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Perinatal depression is a potentially devastating illness that begins in pregnancy and/or extends into the postpartum period. This serious health problem affects 10% to 20% of childbearing women worldwide irrespective of culture.

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Management of treatment-resistant depression requires a comprehensive treatment plan addressing the complex behavioral and emotional needs of the patient. Emphasis is placed on individualized, trauma-informed care that promotes stability, emotional regulation, and improved interpersonal relationships.

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NetCE

This course examines the interaction between diabetes and depression, addressing how diabetes can trigger and exacerbate depression, and how depression can precipitate diabetes onset. It provides health and mental health professionals with understanding of these two prevalent conditions and their impact on patient health and management.

NetCE

NetCE

A course covering epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of ADHD, with review of first-line treatments, recommended duration of therapy, and options for patients who do not respond to initial therapy, including behavioral therapy.