ADULTS AND MENTAL HEALTH - OVERVIEW

Course overview

This course is an Overview of Mental Health in Adults. The article reviews key areas of mental health functioning most widely recognized by experts in the field and the prevalence rates for disorders common in adulthood. Finally, it identifies the most common psychological and social stressors in adult life that may lead to emotional distress. This course is based on a portion of chapter four of a publication by the Surgeon General's office entitled; Mental Health: A report by the Surgeon General. The report is also on the SAMSHA website. Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. This publication provides excellent information for the mental health professional, especially for those clinicians who work with adults and provides the practitioner with a great deal of much needed information. The course is targeted for beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners. Specifically, a professional will: Identify the key areas of mental health functioning most widely recognized by experts in the field. Recognize the prevalence rates for disorders common in adulthood. Identify the most common psychological and social stressors in adult life. Citation: Surgeon General. Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. Chapter 4 Adults and Mental Health. Bethesda (MD): US Department of Health and Human Services. Come visit us on the web at ce-classes.com.