MMD8386 - Differential Diagnosis: Identifying Common Medical Conditions Frequently Misdiagnosed as Mental Health Problems. . . 4 CE Contact Hours

MMD8386Title: Differential Diagnosis: Identifying Common Medical Conditions Frequently Misdiagnosed as Mental Health ProblemsDescription: The objectives of this course are to provide the trainee with an overview guide to common medical conditions that are frequently misdiagnosed as mental health problems. Objectives:When the trainee completes this course, he or she will:-Understand the assessment process for identifying clients with medical illnesses that appear as mental health symptoms-Identify depression or anxiety indicating medical illness-Understand the bio-physiologic mechanisms of depression and anxiety caused by medical illness-Know the biochemical mechanisms of co-morbidity-Comprehend the psychological mechanisms of co-morbidity-Learn frequently encountered physical illnesses co-morbid with depression-Know common drugs and medications causing depression/anxietyThis intermediate level course is primarily designed for clinicians in the middle stages of their career, or for