Certificate in Depression

About This Course

Depression is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder in adults, children, and adolescents. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.

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In this course, you will:

• Explain symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis criteria for depression in adults
• Explain symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis criteria for depression in children and adolescents
• Identify the prevalence of depression for children, adolescents, and adults
• Describe conventional treatment approaches for depression in children, adolescents, and adults
• Identify the prevalence of suicide in the United States and globally
• Identify risk factors associated with considering, attempting, or dying by suicide
• Describe methods of assessing, treating, and preventing suicide
• Describe complementary and integrative treatment approaches for depression in all age groups including acupuncture, art and music therapy, humor, animals, light therapy, mindfulness, massage, and spirituality