The Impact on Mental Health During a Pandemic

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CE Course Description

Individuals living through a pandemic will experience adversity in their lives. A pandemic causes mental health struggles for individuals who may and may not be at-risk for them. It is essential that mental health professionals understand the impacts that a pandemic causes and the interventions that can be used to address those impacts. This course will review information regarding the negative outcomes of a pandemic for many different groups of people, how to cope during a pandemic, the benefits of self-care during a pandemic, and strategies for mental health professionals who are doing community-based work during a pandemic. 

Author: Sara Amundson, MSW

CE Course Objectives

1. Explore the impact of a pandemic on general populations and at-risk populations
2. Describe therapeutic interventions to be utilized during a pandemic 
3. Examine how to appropriately provide services during a pandemic
4. Identify coping strategies that may be utilized by populations who are suffering during uncertain times
   
5. Review case studies exploring the real-world impact of a pandemic
   

CE Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction (10 mins)

1. Overview of course (10 mins)

Section 2: Impact (30 mins)

1. How does a pandemic impact the general population? (5 mins)
2. How do pandemics impact families? (5 mins)
3. How does a pandemic impact those with physical health conditions? (8 mins)
   1. Respiratory illness (1 min)
   2. Cancer (2 mins)
   3. Chronic kidney disease (2 mins)
   4. Diabetes (1 min)
   5. Hemoglobin disorders (for example Sickle Cell Disease) (1 min)
   6. Immunocompromised state (1 min)
4. How does a pandemic impact those with mental illness? (5 mins)
5. Impact on healthcare workers (4 mins)
6. How does a pandemic impact those with the virus? (3 mins)
7. What is culturally responsive care? (3 mins)

Section 3: At-risk populations for reduced mental health (10 mins)

1. Identifying vulnerable groups most affected during pandemics (10 mins)

Section 4: Coping during a pandemic (15 mins)

1. Supporting children to cope (7 mins)
2. Coping for essential workers (8 mins)

Section 5: Benefits of self-care during a pandemic (10 mins)

1. Importance of self-care for maintaining mental health (10 mins)

Section 6: Strategies for mental health professionals working with the community (15 mins)

1. Communication (7 mins)
2. Coping skills for mental health professionals to teach patients (8 mins)

Section 7: Telehealth (10 mins)

1. Role of telehealth in supporting mental health during a pandemic (10 mins)

Section 8: Case Studies (20 mins)

1. Timothy (4 mins)
2. Charles (4 mins)
3. Zachary (4 mins)
4. Sharon (4 mins)
5. Tabitha (4 mins)

Additional Resources

1. References

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2020-09-10

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