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Increasing Mental Health Through Smartphone Technology (1 CE)

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Credits: 1 CE Hour
 

The present study evaluates the acceptability and feasibility of using smartphone applications to improve depressive health symptoms and outcomes in adolescents.  The WeClick application is used to assess individuals’ different responses to tailored relationship problems.  The application also attempts to help promote increased mental health awareness and provides open avenues to seek professional help.  The results showed no significance in changing depressive outcome scores but did show significance in adolescent awareness of mental health issues and the desire to obtain counseling.    

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SKU
1435CE

Number of Credits:  1

This course is for: Psychologists, Counselors, and LMFTs

Course By: Joel Austin, PharmD

Content By: O’Dea, B., Han, J., Batterham, P. J., Achilles, M.R., Calear, A. L., Werner‐Seidler, A., Parker, B., Shand, F. and Christensen, H. (2020), A randomised controlled trial of a relationship‐focussed mobile phone application for improving adolescents’ mental health. The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 61. 899-913. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13294  

Course Description: The present study evaluates the acceptability and feasibility of using smartphone applications to improve depressive health symptoms and outcomes in adolescents.  The WeClick application is used to assess individuals’ different responses to tailored relationship problems.  The application also attempts to help promote increased mental health awareness and provides open avenues to seek professional help.  The results showed no significance in changing depressive outcome scores but did show significance in adolescent awareness of mental health issues and the desire to obtain counseling.    

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the central aim of the study and the methods related to smartphone technology used to reach adolescents vulnerable to mental illness
  2. Evaluate the plausibility of creating smartphone applications designed to treat depressive symptoms through reflective self-based questioning
  3. Identify future possibilities for the application of the beneficial tactics presented by the researchers

Course Outline:  

  • Read and understand A randomized controlled trial of a relationship‐focused mobile phone application for improving adolescents’ mental health
  • Review the Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives
  • Consider the factors related to adolescent mental health and the benefits/risks in using smartphone technology to administer wellness treatment   
  • Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
  • Return to the referenced article to better understand the relationship between smartphone applications and increasing mental well-being

Approvals:

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

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Psychologists: The Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0164.

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More Information
Board ApprovalsAmerican Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
CE FormatOnline, Text-Based