ASWB/ACE: SpeedyCeus.com, provider #1613, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 12/15/24 to 12/15/27.  Social Workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.

CALIFORNIA: This program meets the requirements for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for 3 hours of CE Credit

TEXAS: This course meets the criteria for acceptable continuing education as defined by the Texas State Boards of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Workers for 3 hours of CE Credit.

This program is approved for 3 continuing education credits/contact hours by:

• The California Board of Registered Nursing # CEP 14462
• The National Board for Certified Counselors # 6412
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling #50-38918

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of mood disorders, focusing on their assessment and treatment. Beginning with historical perspectives and theoretical foundations, participants will examine the evolution of diagnostic criteria and the impact of mood disorders on individuals and society. Using the DSM-5-TR framework, the course reviews major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, and related conditions, alongside key assessment tools and risk evaluations. Evidence-based treatments are emphasized, including pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, neuromodulation, and lifestyle interventions. Practical case studies and vignettes ensure learners gain applicable skills for compassionate, effective, and culturally informed clinical practice.

This course is an online, non-interactive, reading based, self-paced, and asynchronous course.

If you have questions about the course, require accessibility accommodations or need assistance, please email info@speedyceus.com or call (909) 628-4216.

• Describe the historical development, epidemiology, and theoretical foundations of mood disorders
• Identify the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, and related mood disorders, including specifiers and differential diagnoses.
• Apply appropriate assessment strategies and tools to evaluate mood disorders, including risk assessments for suicide and comorbid conditions.
• Evaluate evidence-based treatment options for mood disorders, including pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, neuromodulation, and lifestyle interventions.
• Integrate ethical principles, cultural considerations, and interprofessional collaboration into clinical practice with individuals experiencing mood disorders.

• Chapter 1: Introduction and Historical Background
• Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations
• Chapter 3: Diagnostic Framework in DSM-5-TR
• Chapter 4: Assessment of Mood Disorders
• Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Treatments

Course topics are chosen based on various board requirements and professionals needs. Licensed professionals oversee, compile and develop course materials, posttest, and other course materials, determine the level of difficulty, and ensure course content is appropriate. The course developer bio is available here.