Managing Depression: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Emerging Therapies (NA2560)
Author(s): Patsy Barnes, RN, BA
Pre-Approved for: ABVE, ACM, CA BRN, CCAPP, CCM, CDMS, CE Broker Provider, CLCP, CMCPS, COHN/COHN-S, CRCC, CVE, CVRP, Delaware BON, MCBAP-Related, MSCC, RNs
Credit Hours: 5
CCM Credit Hours: 5
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage.
Course Overview
Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in the United States, significantly impacting individuals' quality of life, work productivity, and overall health. It is often linked to other chronic diseases and presents unique challenges in management. While conventional treatments remain the foundation of care, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are increasingly recognized for their role in treatment plans. Additionally, emerging therapies - including the use of ketamine and psychedelics - are gaining attention as potential breakthroughs in depression treatment.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of depression, its risk factors, treatment options, and its broader implications on health and workplace accommodations.
Course Objectives
- Identify the symptoms of depression.
- Explain the risk factors and screening methods for depression.
- Review the standard treatments for depression, including complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches.
- Analyze the relationship between depression and chronic diseases.
- Discuss reasonable workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for individuals with depression.
Course Outline
- Overview of Depression
- Screening Methods and Risk Factors
- Standard and Alternative Treatment Approaches - including CAM
- The Connection Between Depression and Chronic Diseases
- Depression and Workplace Accommodations Under the ADA