Course Code: REL-PAC-0-TAMHD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Explain the difference between mental health and mental illness.
Discuss the connection between trauma and specific disorders.
Identify trauma in the etiology/development of mental health disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Mental Health
What is Mental Health?
Aspects of Mental Health
Mental Health and Life Experiences
Meet Charlie
What is Mental Illness?
Rates of Mental Health Disorders
Mental Illness Risk Factors
The Enduring Trauma of the LGBTQI Community
“It’s Not Depression”
Review
Summary
Section 3: Trauma and Mental Illness
What is Trauma?
Meet Marty and Armia
Factors that Contribute to a Trauma Response
Psychological Symptoms of Trauma
The Impact of Trauma on the Body and Brain
Hypervigilance
Amygdala
Hippocampus and Prefrontal Cortex
Review
Summary
Section 4: Trauma and Mental Health Conditions
Childhood Trauma
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
How Trauma Influences Other Mental Health Conditions
Anxiety Disorders and Trauma
Depression and Trauma
Bipolar Disorder and Trauma
OCD and Trauma
Psychotic Disorders and Trauma
Substance Use Disorders and Trauma
Meet Frank
Frank’s Road to Recovery
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.