Holiday Seasonal Depression: Ways to Support Nursing Facility Residents

December 20, 2023

2 - 2:30 p.m. EST

ACCME CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

The fundamentals of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its effects on holiday depression will be discussed. This training is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of depression, seasonal onset, symptoms, and treatments to support residents experiencing challenges from SAD.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will gain a basic understanding of seasonal depression during the holidays.
  2. Participants will be able to recognize and understand signs, symptoms, and triggers of seasonal depression.
  3. Participants will learn helpful responses to engage with residents.

Speaker: Bryan Stephens, MA, MBA, CPCS, LPC

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