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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Posttest 3Certificate

Description

This learning activity discusses how to perform a mental health assessment, including how to establish a therapeutic relationship; how to recognize coping mechanisms, disturbed thought processes and thought content, and perception abnormalities; and how to respond to a suicidal patient while reducing stigma.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe methods for establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient.
  2. Identify and describe coping defense mechanisms.
  3. Discuss techniques for assessing mental status and findings aimed at reducing stigma.

Disclosures

The authors, faculty, staff, and planners have no relevant relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this learning activity.

Price: $6.95

Credits:

  • NASW 1.0 CH

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886708055-1224) for 1 continuing education contact hours.

Planner
Professions: Social Worker
Test Code: CCA00218SW
Published: July 2023
Expires: 7/31/2024
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Katie Dabrow, LCSW Sherry Ratajczak, MSN, RN, CRNP
Categories: Assessment , Behavioral Health , Mental Health
Topics: Behavioral Health , Mental Health
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