(Internet--ongoing) This course looks at the nature of depression and how it relates to gender. Discusses sex bias in diagnosis and gender differences in suicide rates. Introduces irritable male syndrome and its causes. Presents an instrument for assessing male depression, the Diamond Male Depression Scale, and explains its development and use.
*AOTA approved provider.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Evaluation
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Health promotion, wellness, prevention and/or educ
Applying evidence-based knowledge to practice
State
California