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Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders

3 hours
Intermediate

This 3 CE home study course discusses the topic of …

What you'll learn
Recite the DSM-5 Definition of ADHD.
Discuss how common ADHD is among adolescents and children.
Discuss medication treatment used for ADHD.
Explain the misuse of prescription stimulant medication.
Discuss two common ADHD screening instruments used for adults

Complementary Health Approaches: Advising Clients About Evidence and Risks

3 hours
Intermediate

This 3 CE home study course discusses the topic of …

What you'll learn
Describe complementary health approaches.
Discuss what types of practices and products are considered complementary.
Discuss the efficacy of complementary health approaches.
Explain the appeal of complementary health approaches for behavioral health treatment.

Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth

6 hours
Intermediate

This 6 CE home study course discusses the presents research, …

What you'll learn
Discuss gender identity and gender expression in childhood.
Describe clinical issues of gender minority individuals face in childhood.
Discuss sexual orientation and gender in adolescence.
Explain risk factors for health and well being faced by sexual or gender minority youth.
Describe the influence of religion and spirituality on sexual minority adolescents.
Describe the appropriate interventions for distress in children, adolescents, and families.
Discuss the therapeutic efforts with sexual and gender minority youth.

An Introduction to Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use Disorders

3 hours
Intermediate

This 3 CE home study course introduces professional care providers …

What you'll learn
Describe the DSM-5 criterion for BPD.
Discuss pharmacotherapy for BPD and SUDs.
Discuss the relationship between BPD and SUD.
Describe the prevalence of nonsuicidal self-injury behaviors.

Chronic Substance Use and Cognitive Effects on the Brain: An Introduction

2 hours
Intermediate

This home study course provides information for clinicians who may …

What you'll learn
Discuss the ways in which chronic substance use may affect the brain
Explain the physical damage directly or indirectly caused by substance abuse.
Discuss the variables that influence the effects of chronic substance use.
Explain the clinical implications of neurological effects of chronic substance use.

Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities

2 hours
Intermediate

This 2 CE home study course explores barriers to accessing …

What you'll learn
Describe common barriers for those in rural settings in seeking mental health treatment.
Discuss the challenges in implementing teleheatlh services in rural communities.
Explain challenges facing providers with using telehealth services.

Treating Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury and Co-occuring Substance Abuse Disorders

2 hours
Intermediate

This 2 CE home study course discusses the topic of …

What you'll learn
Describe how common TBI’s are in the United States.
Discuss the links between Substance Use Disorders and TBI’s.
Explain how TBI’s are diagnosed.
Describe the Effects of TBI’s.

Depression in Mothers: More than the Blues; A toolkit for Family Service Providers

3 hours
Intermediate

This introductory 3 CE home study course discusses the topic …

What you'll learn
Describe the family situations that may increase the chances of depression in
mothers.
Discuss how a mother’s depression may affect her children.
Discuss common reactions to asking about depression in mothers.
Explain how to enhance the screening process with the Patient Health
Questionnaire-9.
Discuss the challenges of making a referral.