Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DSOA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall common indicators of depression, as well as risk factors and warning signs for suicide in older adult populations.
Indicate strategies to use to assess depressive symptoms and risk of suicide among older adults.
Describe evidence-based interventions for adults with depressive symptoms or those at heightened risk for suicide.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Behavioral Health: The Older Adult Client
Meet Nancy
What Is Depression?
Depression Rates in Older Adults
Barriers to Effective Treatment
Thoughts of Death
Suicidality in Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 3: Risk Factors: Depression and Suicidality in Older Adults
Depression Risk Factors
Physical Risk Factors
Psychosocial Risk Factors
Loneliness and Social Isolation
Substance Use
Medications
Suicide Risk Factors in Older Adults
Review
Summary
Section 4: Screening and Assessment
Depression Screening Tools
Suicidality Screening Tools
Involving the Client in Decision Making
Review
Summary
Section 5: Treatment for Depression and Suicidality in Older Adults
Evidence Based Practices for Depression
Pharmacological Interventions for Depression
Treatment Strategies for Suicide
Interventions for Loneliness
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.