CE Credit: 2 Hours (0.2 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Occupational-Therapy Marriage-and-Family
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
This course provides in depth information about the diagnosis and treatment of depression in a simple, straightforward way. Major Depression is a very common illness that can be life threatening, yet the majority of sufferers of this illness never get proper treatment. This is despite the fact that there are many different and varied treatments currently available. Dr's Kuna and Nelson-Kuna will share with you published information combined with their joint 36 years of experience to give you their honest opinion on what is likely hype and what has been proven to work. KunaLand Productions, Inc | 2009 | 22 pages | 25 posttest questions | Course #20-25 Learning Objectives:
1. List 5 of the DSM-IV TR diagnostic criteria for Major Depression
2. Name 4 elements that should be included in an initial evaluation session
3. Identify 4 types of psychotherapy that have been documented as effective for depression
4. List the 3 most common reasons for a medication not working effectively
5. Name 4 alternative treatments that may reasonably be used adjunctively for depression
About the Author(s):
Michael Kuna, MD, graduated from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Northwestern University's Evanston Hospital Campus where he served as Chief Resident of Psychiatry. He has lectured extensively on psychiatric topics to groups ranging from fellow physicians, allied health professionals and lay people. He is double Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Kuna is a co-founder of Genesis Clinical Services and has treated patients for over 22 years. He strongly believes that having a collaborative relationship with his patients results the best treatment outcome. Dr. Kuna also hosts the weekly Internet Podcast, “Psychiatric Secrets Revealed with Dr. Mike” which began during the first quarter of 2006.
Julie Nelson-Kuna, PhD. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has a Doctorate of Psychology in both Social and Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois, Chicago. In addition to her 14 years of experience as a therapist she has been the clinical director of a hospital based treatment program and she has lectured on topics ranging from depression to eating disorders to a wide variety of audiences, including teaching at the university level. Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology (CE Broker Provider #50-1635). |