Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID

Target audience and instructional level of this course: Intermediate

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

TRAINING

Course Description

Long COVID has been surprisingly prevalent and mental health clinicians are encountering it amongst clients frequently. This course provides helpful information on epidemiology, mental health symptoms, risk factors, and best practices for assessment and treatment.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will be able to:

1. Describe the epidemiology of Long COVID, including its prevalence, duration, and impact on mental health and daily functioning.
2. Summarize the mental health symptoms and conditions associated with Long COVID.
3. Identify the increased risk factors for mental health conditions associated with Long COVID.
4. Summarize best practices for the assessment and treatment of mental health symptoms and conditions related to Long COVID.

Author(s)/Reference(s)

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration