What You Will Learn
Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder in adults, children, and adolescents. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated. Death by suicide, which can result from depression, is a tragic reaction to stressful life circumstances. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.
The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression, as well as conventional, complementary, and integrative treatment options for those with depression. The learner will also describe risk factors, as well as assessment, treatment and prevention options for suicide.
(8.0 contact hours)
Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 05/31/2027
Conflicts of Interest and Relevant Financial Relationships: The authors/planning committee members have no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships to declare relevant to this activity.
Non-endorsement of Products: Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Accreditation:
American Nurses Credentialing Center
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.
American Board of Managed Care Nursing
The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.
$169.00
Certificate in Depression
Course Code: 0cd20260114
Category:
Contact Hours:
Format:
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
Similar Courses
Depression in Adults
Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated.
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression, as well as conventional treatment options for those with depression.
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression can affect people of any age, including children and adolescents. Although children and adolescents might naturally have mood swings as they grow and develop, depression is different. This mood disorder can affect how children and adolescents interact with friends and family. It may prevent them from enjoying school, sports, hobbies, or other normal childhood or adolescent activities. Because children and adolescents are still developing, treatment for this complex disorder can be challenging. However, various forms of psychotherapy and medication have been effective treatments for this age group.
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of depression present in children and adolescents, identify the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression in this age group, and identify treatment approaches for depression in children and adolescents.
Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention
Suicide—taking your own life—is a tragic reaction to stressful life circumstances. Approximately 700,000 to one million people die by suicide in the world each year. This means someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. In the United States, there is one death by suicide every 12 minutes. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of, risk factors for, and ways to treat and prevent suicide.
Depression: Complementary and Integrative Approaches
Depression is widely experienced in the United States and globally. People with depression report a lack of interest in life and activities that they otherwise normally enjoy. Complementary and integrative approaches can be an adjunct to conventional medicine and should be considered as complements to, not replacements for, medical treatments. A great deal of research is currently evaluating these approaches and demonstrating that they are not only safe, but effective, in reducing the symptoms of depression.
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the therapeutic effects of various complementary and integrative approaches on the symptoms of depression.
Certificate in Depression
| DATE | TIME | DAY | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | LOCATION | |
| 1/14/2026 - 3/6/2026 | $169.00 | 99 Seats Open | Online Campus Map |
Register |
$169.00
Certificate in Depression
Course Code: 0cd20260114
Category:
Contact Hours:
Format:
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
Canvas Continuing Education
Join Our Email List 
