Course Code: REL-PSC-0-WJIYOBHD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recognize why behavioral health disorders are so complex.
Recall common signs and symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
List considerations for improving the supervision of youth with behavioral health disorders and actions to improve outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Behavioral Health Disorders
The Complexity of Behavioral Health Disorders
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Signs and Symptoms of Common Disorders
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Considerations and Actions
Considerations for Better Management
Actions to Improve Outcomes
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; in the following settings: Juvenile Corrections.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.