Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MDCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify signs and symptoms of mood disorders in children and adolescents.
Recall best practices in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders in children and adolescents.
Identify treatment benefits and risks for children and adolescents.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Mood Disorders
Distinguishing Among Disorders
Depressive Disorders in Childhood
Summary
Section 3: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Pediatric Considerations
Summary
Section 4: Assessment and Treatment
Assessing and Treating Mood and Bipolar Disorders
Nonpharmacologic Treatment
Pharmacologic Treatment
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Quinn
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Nurses; Intermediate level Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.