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APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts

About the Course

The American Psychological Association developed this clinical practice guideline to provide recommendations for the treatment of depressive disorders (including major depression, subsyndromal depression, and persistent depressive disorder). It addresses three developmental cohorts: children and adolescents; general adults; and older adults (ages 60 and over). Ten systematic reviews and meta-analyses, along with other literature and observations from practitioners and patients, served as the basis for the guideline. The guideline development panel consisted of health professionals from psychology, psychiatry, and primary care as well as community members who self identified as having had depression. The panel examined the efficacy of psychological treatments and of complementary and alternative medicine treatments. It also examined comparative effectiveness among psychological treatments (by themselves and in combination with pharmacotherapy) and comparative effectiveness of psychological treatments in relation to pharmacotherapy and to complementary and alternative treatments. The panel made no treatment recommendations specific to children but did make recommendations for treatment of depression in adolescents, adults, and older adults. These recommendations are detailed in the guideline.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts created by American Psychological Association in 2019.

Publication Date

2019

Course Material Author

American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D., PMH-C, CPLC

Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Reno, NV. She opened a private practice after 10 years of conducting home-based assessment and therapy with the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Dr. Mosco’s clinical interests include maternal mental health, older adults, and third wave cognitive behavioral therapies.

Recommended For

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Recognize the prevalence of depression in children and adolescents, adults, and older adults.
  2. Discuss how depression impacts diverse populations.
  3. Identify factors that influence receiving treatment for depression in all three age cohorts.
  4. Summarize the treatment recommendations for depression in children and adolescents.
  5. Summarize the treatment recommendations for depression in adults.
  6. Summarize the treatment recommendations for depression in older adults.

Availability

This course is available starting Dec 21st, 2022 and expires Jan 4th, 2029

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Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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American Psychological Association (APA)

6 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jan 31st, 2025

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB ACE)

6 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jan 31st, 2025

In support of improving patient care,CE Learning Systems, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

6 CE credit hours

Eligible until Apr 30th, 2025

CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 6 NBCC hour(s) awarded.

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ASPPB/Psypact (ASPPB)

6 CE credit hours

Eligible until Dec 30th, 2028

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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Joint Accreditation (JA)

  • 6 Psychologist CE credit Hours
  • 6 Social Worker CE credit Hours

Eligible until Feb 1st, 2028

In support of improving patient care,CE Learning Systems, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Course Number 103255
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