Understanding the prevalence of mental health disorders in correctional populations and the role of social workers in addressing these issues.
Mental Health Disorders: This topic covers different types of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and personality disorders.
Diagnosis and Assessment: The process of diagnosing and assessing mental health disorders including evaluation tools, assessments and treatment options.
Psychopharmacology: The study of the effects of medications on mental health disorders like antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and antipsychotic drugs.
Trauma and PTSD: This topic covers the impact of trauma on mental health as well as different types of trauma and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Substance Use and Addiction: This topic covers the connection between substance abuse and mental health disorders and evidence-based treatments for addiction.
Suicide: This topic covers the warning signs, risk factors and prevention strategies surrounding suicide in mental health.
Cultural Issues in Mental Health: Considering cultural and diversity factors when working with individuals and families experiencing mental health disorders.
Ethics in Mental Health: This topic covers proper conduct and ethics when working with individuals experiencing mental health disorders along with confidentiality, informed consent and client autonomy.
Group Work in Mental Health: The role of group therapy in mental health and the benefits of peer support systems.
Family and Social Support: Support systems in mental health, including the role of family and community support in individual's mental health recovery.
Anxiety disorders: Characterized by excessive worry, panic attacks, and phobias, this disorder can interfere with daily life.
Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders can affect how a person perceives and reacts to the events and circumstances in their life.
Personality disorders: These disorders are characterized by a maladaptive pattern of behavior, thoughts, and feelings that interferes with the person's ability to function in society.
Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia and other related disorders can cause people to lose touch with reality and experience delusions or hallucinations.
Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions that can affect mental and physical health.
Substance abuse disorders: Addiction to drugs or alcohol can have major negative impacts on mental and physical health.
Trauma-related disorders: PTSD and other trauma-related disorders can result from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): This condition is characterized by difficulties with paying attention and impulse control.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress.
Autism spectrum disorders: These conditions are characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.