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The Treatment of Mood Disorders


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Mood disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric condition, accounting for 25 percent of the patients in psychiatric in-patient settings, 65 percent of psychiatric outpatients, and as many as 10 percent of all patients seen in nonpsychiatric medical settings. The Professional Program in the Treatment of Mood Disorders is a series of workshops that review state-of-the-art assessment and treatment of this clinical problem.

Program Benefits

Participants gain an understanding of current issues in the field of mood disorders and will be better able to make assessments, informed referrals, and other professional recommendations. All workshops are approved for CEUs for psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs, and RNs. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and school-based counselors can also benefit from this training. The program allows participants to focus their mandatory CEUs in this important field of clinical work.

Requirements

To earn a certificate of completion of the Professional Program in the Treatment of Mood Disorders, you must complete two required workshops, Assessment and Treatment of Mood Disorders (0.6 ceu; 6 hours) and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders (0.6 ceu; 6 hours), and 18 hours of electives, for a total of five 6-hour workshops. At least one elective must focus on a specific population group (e.g., adolescents, older adults, women). The minimum number of hours to earn a certificate of completion is 30 hours. Substitutions and waivers are not allowed.

This program is primarily intended for licensed clinicians (psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs, and RNs).

Required workshops Electives Courses may be taken in any order, although it is recommended to take the required workshops first: The Assessment and Treatment of Mood Disorders and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders. Note: All course offerings are subject to change.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to fill out a formal application to either enter the program or receive a certificate on completion?
No. In order to begin the program, simply enroll in your first workshop and continue taking them each term until you have completed the 30 hours of coursework. Be sure to indicate on the Extension course roster that you wish to receive CE credit for the course. This will trigger a record of your attendance. When you have completed the program, please call (510) 643-3883 to request your certificate.

How does the Professional Program in The Treatment of Mood Disorders prepare professionals?
Workshops in this program provide an update on research in the treatment of Mood Disorders and counseling tools used in a variety of settings. Courses are aimed at helping professionals stay current in the field of Mood Disorders and become better clinicians in their work with children, adolescents, and adults.

What are the benefits of completing the program? 
Participants will gain an understanding of current issues in the field of Mood Disorders and will be better able to make assessments, informed referrals, etc. Participants also are able to earn continuing education units and focus their course of study in this important field of clinical work.

Who is eligible to take the courses in this program?
Although there are no specific degrees or course requirements for this series of workshops, it is primarily intended for mental health clinicians who have a graduate degree in the field and are licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, or marriage and family therapists. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses as well as school-based counselors also take courses in this program.

How many courses will I need to take in order to earn a certificate of completion?
The minimum number of hours to earn a certificate is 30 hours. There are two 6-hour required workshops and 18 hours of electives required to complete the program — a total of five 6-hour workshops.

How long does it take to complete the program?
The program can be completed at your own pace. It will take a minimum of two semesters to complete the program; however, the courses can be taken over the course of several years. There is no deadline for completion of the courses in the program.

How much does it cost to complete the program?
The approximate cost of the program after each of the five classes has been paid for is approximately $1,000. Each class is paid for separately at the time of enrollment. Because the course fees may vary from semester to semester, this is only an estimate.

Should the courses be taken in a particular order? Courses may be taken in any order, although it is recommended to take the required workshops first — The Assessment and Treatment of Mood Disorders and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders.

Where are the courses held? On what days are the courses held?
Courses are scheduled both in Berkeley and at the UC Berkeley Extension Centers in San Francisco and are usually held on a Friday or Saturday (please check schedule each semester for exact time and location).

Once I obtain a certificate on completion of the program, how will this affect my career and income?
This program allows clinicians to focus their learning in this specialized area of practice and list the completion of this certificate program from UC Berkeley Extension on their resume and in job applications. Participants in this program are able to earn 3.0 ceu (30 hours of continuing education credit) and specialize their professional development work in the area of mood disorders treatment.

For more information, including a current list of upcoming elective workshops, call (510) 643-3883 or e-mail .

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