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Mental Health Disorders: Foundations of Signs, Symptoms, and Interventions

Event Information

Online
Partner Webinar
1.50 CE credits available issued by DSHS Home and Community Services
08/12/2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Description:

The training Introduces core foundations of mental health conditions in long-term care, with a focus on
anxiety and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Covers impacts on behavior,
communication, and daily functioning, along with stigma reduction and person-centered interventions.

1.5 CEU available to all who attend.

Home and Community Services (HCS) offers training in mental health, behavior support, crisis intervention,
and professional self-care. 
To receive CE credit and a certificate, participants will need an account in the appropriate learning system,
Learning Center (LMS) for DSHS staff or CareLearn for community providers/caregivers, where Continuing
Education Unit (CEU) certificates will be issued after completion is verified.
Regarding training, please note the following:
• To obtain free CEUs, participants are required to attend and participate for the entire duration of the
training, in addition to completing the feedback survey at the end of the training.
• To participate in our virtual training courses, you will need to join by desktop/laptop computer, using
Microsoft Teams.
• To request ASL and/or CART interpreters, email bstref@dshs.wa.gov 60 days before the scheduled training.