101590: Social Work Today Nov/Dec 2009

About the Course:

Complementary and Alternative Therapies Gain Popularity in Behavioral Health How are complementary and alternative therapies being integrated into behavioral health?

Cognitive Camouflage—How Alzheimer’s Can Mask Mental Health Conditions Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are often similar to symptoms of some mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. How do you sort it all out?

Redefining Private Practice—Smart Ideas for a Changing Economy For a private practice to thrive in this economy, diversification is a must.

Journal/Publisher:

Great Valley Publishing

Publication Date:

November/December 2009

Authors

Keisha Cox, LCSW, MS; Michael B. Friedman, LMSW; Gary J. Kennedy, MD; Christina Reardon; Kimberly A. Williams, LMSW

About the Authors:

Keisha Cox, LCSW, MS, is a private practitioner and consultant in the New York metropolitan area.

Michael B. Friedman, LMSW, is chair of the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York.

Gary J. Kennedy, MD, is director of the division of geriatric psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

Christina Reardon is a freelance writer based in Harrisburg, PA, and an MSW candidate at Temple University.

Kimberly A. Williams, LMSW, is director of the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and healthcare professionals who seek knowledge about mental health care. It is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss the use of complementary and alternative therapies in behavioral health.

2. Explain ways other than offering psychotherapy to build a private practice especially in a struggling economy.

3. Recognize the co-occurrence of depression in some patients with Alzheimer’s disease.