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The Future of Diagnostics in Treating Mental Health Issues (Recorded)

How is the world of Mental Health diagnostics changing? This new training will cover a variety of topics that have to do with diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and a look at multiple diagnostic systems. Epigenetics will be discussed, including their impact on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Developmental Trauma. There will be a discussion of the neurobiological and neuropsychological basis of depression, schizophrenia, and PTSD.

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The Future of Diagnostics in Treating Mental Health Issues (Recorded)

Previously Recorded
$74.99 Donna Veraldi, Ph.D.

How is the world of Mental Health diagnostics changing? This new training will cover a variety of topics that have to do with diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and a look at multiple diagnostic systems. Epigenetics will be discussed, including their impact on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Developmental Trauma. There will be a discussion of the neurobiological and neuropsychological basis of depression, schizophrenia, and PTSD.

About the Presenter

Dr. Donna Veraldi, PhD is retired from over 40 years practice as a psychologist. Most of Dr. Veraldi's work involved a private practice of clinical and forensic work in Billings Montana. Dr. Veraldi has presented numerous papers and publications, is a past president of the Yellowstone Psychological Association, has taught at the college level, and has been a frequent presenter for the American College of Forensic Psychology.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different diagnostic systems.
  2. understand epigenetics and the impact of the environment on mental health.
  3. discuss the neurobiological and neuropsychological basis of behavior.

Agenda:

Compare and contrast existing diagnostic systems:  30 minutes of lecture with 20 minutes for breakouts to discuss a vignette.  10 minutes to return and discuss with the entire group.

Discussion of epigenetics for 30 minutes

Discussion of  neurobiology of depression:  40 minutes of lecture with 20 minutes for group discussion

30 minute break

Discussion of neuropsychology of schizophrenia:  30 minutes, including 10 minute group discussion

Discussion of neuropsychology of PTSD for 30 minutes, with 10 minute group discussion

 

 

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: advanced
Level of Clinician: advanced
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
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