Course "Living with Depression - Unveiled" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion.
Description:
Mental illness is something that can take a dramatic toll on a person and all those around him. Impacts from mental illness are seen in one's home, work and personal life. Serious mental illnesses like major depressive disorder can even lead to the death of those suffering from them. Mental illness is not something to be taken lightly.
Major depression is a huge challenge in today's society with approximately more than one in 15 people having suffered from a major depressive episode in the last year. Depression is seen in both sexes and in all ages, including children, although it's more common among females and those age 40-59. But many people suffer with depression needlessly because they don't know what depression really is and don't get appropriate treatment. While anyone can write a list of clinical symptoms, it's how depression manifests in real people that really makes a mark.
That's where this seminar comes in. This seminar focuses not only on the clinical facts surrounding major depression such as the recognized risk factors, symptoms and treatments, but also on how depression really impacts a person. Firsthand accounts of how depression feels and how depression treatment feels are included to ensure that this seminar is fact-based and person-centered. Attendees will learn about the basics of mental illness, all about depression and how it manifests in real people, what it's like to live with depression, the stigma around depression, depression treatments and what it's like to be treated for depression. Day one will focus on living with depression while day two will focus on living through depression treatment. The seminar will end with ways of supporting a person with major depression.
Why you should attend:
In 2015, approximately 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. This number represented 6.7% of all adults in the United States. International numbers mirror these. This is a worldwide health concern that cannot be ignored.
And while there are many resources that can tell a person about the clinical implications depression, what often gets lost is the human element. What few resources focus on is what it really feels like to have to live with depression and depression treatments.
This seminar focuses on depression both in a clinical and in a personal sense. Attendees will learn what depression is medically and they will also hear firsthand accounts of what depression and depression treatment feels like. This is an opportunity not only to get the real facts about depression but also to understand the impact depression truly has on a person's life.
This seminar is being led by Natasha Tracy, a noted mental health advocate and author, who has been living with the realities of depression for decades. It is her perspective on depression that makes this seminar unique. It is truly a person-centered approach to learning about this serious illness and will benefit all those dealing with depression or depression treatment in themselves or others.
Areas Covered in the Session:
Technical definitions of mental illness, mood disorders and depression vs how mental illness is experienced in the real world
History of depression as a mental illness
Biological evidence of depression as a physical illness
Diagnosis of depression
Causes of depression
Additional depression symptoms such as catatonia, psychosis, etc.
Effects of depression
Perceptions of those with depression
Stigma and mental illness
Short- and long-term treatment options for depression
Depression treatment specifics
Treatment issues for the person with depression
Prognosis of those with depression - both negative and positive outcomes
Supporting someone with depression
Who Will Benefit:
Social Workers
Licensed Mental Health Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Professional Counselors
Psychologists
Addiction Specialists
Psychiatrists
General practitioners
Anyone working with those with depression
Agenda:
Day 1 Schedule
Lecture 1 (90 Mins):
The Realities of Mental Illness
How to Talk About Mental Illness
Introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Types of Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Types of Depression
Lecture 2 (90 Mins):
A Medical History of Depression
Biological Evidence for Depression as a Physical Illness
Diagnosis of Depression
Measuring Depression
Causes of Depression
Risk Factors for Depression
Lecture 3 (90 Mins):
Other Experiences Those with Depression Have
Effects of Depression
Seeing Depression in Other People or in Yourself
How Depression Symptoms Feel
How a Person with Depression Thinks
Firsthand Accounts of What It's Like to Live with Depression
Lecture 4 (90 Mins):
Negative Perceptions of Those with Mental Illnesses Like Depression
Defining Mental Illness Stigma
Exploring Why Stigma Exists
How Stigma Affects Those with Depression
Famous People Who Have Battled Depression
How to Combat Stigma in Everyday Situations
Day 2 Schedule
Lecture 1 (90 Mins):
Acute Depression Treatment Options
Long-Term Depression Treatment Options
What Depression Treatments Are Best?
Lecture 2 (90 Mins):
Treatment of Depression with Medication
Psychotherapeutic Treatments for Depression
Other Forms of Depression Treatment
Depression Treatment Side Effects
Depression Treatments on the Horizon, New Research
Lecture 3 (90 Mins):
Issues Around Suicide and Acute Depression Treatment
How to Tell Others About Depression
Barriers to Depression Treatment
Firsthand Accounts of What It Feels Like to Be Treated for Depression
Helping Someone Get Depression Treatment
Helping When Someone Refuses Depression Treatment
Lecture 4 (90 Mins):
Depression Prognosis
Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
Positive Outcomes
Challenging Outcomes
What People with Depression Wish Other People Would Understand
How to Support Someone with Depression
Speaker:
Natasha Tracy
Mental Health Speaker , Mental Health Speaker
Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker, advocate and depression/bipolar disorder expert. She has written thousands of articles on all manner of mental illness and mental health topics. Natasha lives with bipolar disorder and has written the acclaimed book Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar. Her work can be found on sites like the Huffington Post, Daily Mail, HealthyPlace, Healthline, PsychCentral and others. She is also the coauthor, with Prakash Masand MD, of Results From an Online Survey of Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, a paper published in the Primary Care Companion CNS Disorders journal.
Location: San Diego, CA Date: September 18th & 19th, 2018 and Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Downtown 1646 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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