Course

Mental Health Implications of Current Events for Kids and Teens (Recorded)

Self-paced
2.5 credits

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Course Description 

This free, 2.5-hour training features one module with an edited recording of a live 988 & CareLine Development Training Series session that was first held as a Zoom Webinar on February 1st, 2023

This course provides information about the mental health issues of our nation’s young people. Current events are discussed within the context of understanding their impact on the psychological adjustment of children and teens. Clinical implications and practical supports for those working with youth experiencing depression, anxiety, and self-harming behaviors are highlighted.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe behavioral indicators of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents.
  • Explain how current events can impact children's and teens' mental health. 
  • Summarize available approaches to support youth and their families in times of stress.

Continuing Education Information

Effective January 26, 2024, the new classifications for this course are as follows:

  • Classifications
    • Two and a half (2.5) CE clock hours
    • Content Level: Beginner
    • Meets requirements for OCSWMFT Board
    • Meets requirements for OCDP Board in
      • Treatment: TR1 - Treatment Field Related (Renewals Only)
  • Course Format & Completion Requirements
    • This course is asynchronous with one module created from a recording of a live training. 
  • Certificate & Reporting 
    • Once your evaluation/feedback survey is submitted, ScarletCanvas-Catalog will generate your CE certificate/certificate of attendance for download and/or print
    • CE hours will be reported to CE Broker within 14 business days for active and eligible OCSWMFTB and OCDPB licensees who provide their full license number(s) with their course evaluation/feedback survey.

This training is approved by The Ohio State University College of Social Work and accepted by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.

The College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.

Don't see your licensing board or certifying entity/agency listed as an approved CE provider above? Please contact your licensing board or certifying entity/agency directly to find out if they will accept CE clock hours awarded by OSU College of Social Work.

Please Note: You may only complete this course ONE time for CE credit. While you are welcome to access this course again to revisit content, you will only receive one certificate and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time for your completion of this particular course. 

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We recommend that you review the guidance below prior to the start of the course. It will help you navigate the course. Please refer back to these links as needed throughout your time in the course.

Please note, ScarletCanvas and CarmenCanvas are two different systems. ScarletCanvas houses the University's professional development courses, while CarmenCanvas houses our academic courses. Your CarmenCanvas sign in information does not transfer to ScarletCanvas.

  • ScarletCanvas Browser & Computer Requirements
    • Use Chrome browser for Windows and MacOS (make sure both the browser and your computer OS are current and do not need updating).
      • Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge do not seem to be compatible.
      • If you experience issues with the CAPTCHA (I’m not a robot verification) upon registration, we have found it resolves itself when using a current Chrome browser.
  • Set up messages from Instructure/ScarletCanvas-Catalog at notifications@instructure.com as a trusted/whitelisted email address in your email contacts, so that our messages/announcements aren't routed to your Junk/Spam folder. 
    • Messages sent to you via this system will list Instructure/Canvas Catalog as the Sender, not OSU CSW.
  • If you are licensed by The State of Ohio CSWMFT and CDP Boards, please be sure to enter your full license number in the Professional License Information field upon registration and when completing the training evaluation.
  • After you enroll you will receive two automated emails, one with the subject "Please confirm your email address - Ohio State ScarletCanvas." Use the link in that email to set up the password you would like to use for your account.

Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this course, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657.

Requests received at least 14-days prior to the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time.

Complaint, Refund, No-Show, & Cancellation Policies

We are committed to providing an optimal learning experience for our course participants. However, we recognize that on occasion something unexpected may occur that would keep you from attending a training, or that there may be an instance that requires us to review circumstances that have caused concern for a participant, an instructor, or both. Please visit our Complaint, Refund, No-Show, & Cancellation Policies for more information on this process.

Contact Us

The Ohio State University, College of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, 302 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, Columbus OH, 43210. Phone: (614) 292-3032. Email: cswce@osu.edu Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/ 

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