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Child maltreatment is a serious public health concern that imposes a range of deleterious consequences for victims' mental and physical health across the lifespan. Social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors play critical roles in child maltreatment intervention and these professionals must be able to take particular steps in response to child maltreatment. This course focuses on child protective services, mandatory reporting, and the roles and responsibilities of professionals who suspect child abuse or neglect.

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Child maltreatment represents a serious public health concern that imposes a range of deleterious consequences for victims' mental and physical health across the lifespan. The course will define child maltreatment according to federal, state civil and state criminal definitions. Providers will learn other empirical and academic definitions of child maltreatment, including the differences among these terms. The learning material addresses culture, context, and environment in addition to other special considerations.

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An overview of clinical psychopharmacology for children and adolescents suffering from a range of mental health conditions, which include ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and other mental and behavioral disorders. The course provides information on diagnostics, differential diagnosis, and medication strategies.

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An overview of clinical psychopharmacology for children and adolescents suffering from a range of mental health conditions, which include ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and other mental and behavioral disorders. Provides information on diagnostics, differential diagnosis, and medication strategies for social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors.

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Mental health, human services, and healthcare providers are the frontline forces for preventing, recognizing, and assessing child abuse and neglect. It is critical that counselors, social workers, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists and other service providers are able to define, identify, and assess child abuse and neglect, with the ultimate aim of preventing such abuses and protecting youth. This course provides the reader with information necessary to recognize, assess, and report child abuse and neglect.

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Mental health, human services, and healthcare providers are the frontline forces for preventing, recognizing, and assessing child abuse and neglect. It is critical that counselors, social workers, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists and other service providers are able to define, identify, and assess child abuse and neglect, with the ultimate aim of preventing such abuses and protecting youth. This course provides the reader with information necessary to recognize, assess, and report child abuse and neglect.

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The fully updated and revised 5th edition of Buzzed provides straightforward information on the most commonly used drugs in an interesting and accessible manner. Topics covered include the physiological as well as the behavioral effects of commonly abused drugs.

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The fully updated and revised 5th edition of Buzzed provides straightforward information on the most commonly used drugs in an interesting and accessible manner. Topics covered include the physiological as well as the behavioral effects of commonly abused drugs.

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Social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists learn to recognize signs and symptoms of burnout, conduct assessments, and engage in prevention efforts including self-care planning and strategies for burnout intervention.

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Opioid use and addiction is a complex process caused by repeated exposure to drugs with genetic, psychological, social, and physical factors. Buprenorphine-naloxone is discussed for treatment of opioid substance use and addiction, with varied methods of drug use, existing treatment options, and clinical risks and side effects reviewed.

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Bullying, recognized as a major public health problem, is a prevalent and harmful behavior associated with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors. This course examines types of bullying for school-age youth, the roles of those involved in bullying, and ways to treat the bully, victim, and bystander.

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Head trauma involves any trauma to the scalp, skull or brain and may include an alteration in consciousness, even if it is brief. Patients who experience head trauma will have a range of symptoms depending on the type of injury, the force, the location and the severity of the injury. In some patients, the injury will be mild and resolve over a short period of time. However, in other patients, the trauma will produce severe injuries that will have long-term effects. After reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the brain, a variety of brain injuries are discussed.

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Co-occurring bipolar disorder and substance use disorder pose a serious health risk to affected individuals. Patients with dual diagnoses may experience substantial challenges during treatment for their mental illness and recovery from substance use. Early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve the potential outcomes for patients with a dual diagnosis.

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An extensively updated new edition of the acclaimed guide to treatment of bipolar disorder, incorporating the latest research on psychosocial treatments and clear medication management guidelines. The course integrates empirical research from the last 10 years to provide clear and up-to-date guidance on the assessment and effective treatment of bipolar disorder, including the main features based on DSM-5 and ICD-10 criteria, current theories, medication management guidelines, and a systematic, integrated, empirically supported treatment approach. Special considerations include managing suicide risk, substance misuse, and medication non-adherence.

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Evidence-based course on reentry support for individuals with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders leaving criminal justice settings, covering interventions, program implementation, and evaluation approaches.

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Benzodiazepines are used as anticonvulsants, anxiolytics, hypnotics, and muscle relaxers. Because these drugs are highly effective, they are widely prescribed and used. Benzodiazepine medication are considered a controlled substance with significant risk of developing a substance use and addiction disorder. Additionally, there are significant drug-drug interactions with the combined use of benzodiazepines and medications used to treat mental illness, such as antipsychotic drugs, that clinicians should be aware of during crisis interventions. The basic pharmacology of benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine use disorder, withdrawal, and overdose, as well as treatment are discussed.

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This course on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults provides practical and evidence-based practice guidance on ADHD. It includes information on the diagnosis, identification, conceptualization, and treatment of ADHD in adult populations. Case vignettes highlight practical applications of key learning points.

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This course is based on the APA Ethics Code 2017. The participant will study the Code of Ethics then demonstrate their level of competency by taking a posttest.

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An evidence-based focal psychodynamic approach for the outpatient treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa, which has been shown to produce lasting changes for patients. The course presents general models and theories of anorexia nervosa, describes a three-phase treatment using focal psychodynamic psychotherapy, and provides hands-on tips including assessment using the Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis system, case studies, and clinical pearls.

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This updated manual contains a 12-week cognitive behavioral anger management group treatment model. The content includes specific instructions and suggested remarks for group leaders, and exercises for group members. This model will work in a variety of clinical settings, and with diverse audiences.