Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders (6 CE Hours)
- 1 Section
- 7 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Diagnosis in Ohio
- Module 2: The Diagnostic Framework: DSM-5-TR and Assessment
- Module 3: Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Differential Diagnosis
- Module 4: Trauma, Stressors, and Addiction: The Complex Client
- Module 5: Evidence-Based Treatment Planning and Documentation
- Module 6: Advanced Clinical Risks: Suicide, Comorbidity, and Ethics
- Post Test: Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders
- Program Evaluation
This comprehensive 6-hour Continuing Education course fulfills the "Clinical Psychopathology" content area requirement for Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The curriculum provides a rigorous examination of the diagnostic process using the DSM-5-TR framework, integrated with the legal mandates of Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 4757. Participants will advance their skills in differential diagnosis for mood, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders while mastering the "Golden Thread" of documentation. Special emphasis is placed on the 2025 OAC amendments regarding Artificial Intelligence in record keeping, suicide risk assessment, and the ethical management of comorbidity in diverse populations.
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