Chronic Illness and Depression, 2nd Edition

Course Description:

This basic-level course addresses this knowledge gap by providing rehabilitation professionals with an overview of the co-occurrence of depression and chronic conditions and identifying challenges in screening and referring adults with chronic conditions and depression. It provides explanations for potential causes of and contributing factors to depression unique to individuals with chronic medical conditions. Although individuals with chronic conditions are at an increased risk for depression, this course also explores factors that may enhance such individuals’ well-being and diminish the likelihood  of depression.