The Impact of COVID 19 among Adolescents and Adults (3HR) Presented by Dr. Jillian Graves, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D. Social Work

The Impact of COVID 19 among Adolescents and Adults (3HR)

$45.00

Categories: Clinical, Online Course Tags: clinical, stripe, Stripe only

Description

This training focuses on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents, young adults, and essential workers. It covers the mental health effects, changes in education and workplace dynamics, and challenges associated with chronic conditions like Long COVID. Participants will learn strategies for assessing and addressing these impacts.

Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:

Analyze the mental health effects of COVID-19 on adolescents, young adults, and essential workers.
Explain the pandemic’s effects on education, workplace dynamics, and social well-being.
Identify strategies to address Long COVID and other chronic conditions.
Develop approaches to support recovery and improve resilience in affected populations.

Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Dr. Jillian Graves, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D. Social Work

Recording Date: 03/30/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Syllabus

The Impact of COVID-19 Among Adolescents and Adults (3 HR) Syllabus

I. General Mental Health Impact of COVID-19

Limited research due to urgency and sample size constraints
Early pandemic spikes in mental health issues
Later increases in loneliness despite easing restrictions
Rise in substance use and overdose rates

II. Differential and Disproportionate Impacts

Women and low-income individuals experienced greater mental health deterioration
People of color had reduced access to care
Existing social inequalities were magnified

III. Healthcare Workers and Burnout

Elevated rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia
Burnout, especially among women and workers of color
Impact of feeling undervalued by organizations
Nearly half considered leaving the profession

IV. Concepts of Languishing and Flourishing

Languishing as a muted emotional state, distinct from depression
Keyes’ Social Wellbeing Model: coherence, acceptance, contribution, integration
Pathways to flourishing: health, meaning, character, relationships, stability

V. Chronic Conditions and Long COVID

Diagnostic challenges and emotional toll of chronic illness
Overview of long COVID symptoms and prevalence
Neurological impacts and emotional distress
Systemic health care limitations for chronic and misunderstood conditions

VI. Frontline Workers: Grocery Store Case Study

Stressful work conditions and lack of recognition
Workplace dynamics: task performance, stress, intent to stay
Definitions: Languishing, Relational Coordination, Workplace Safety, LMX
Findings: safety and relational coordination foster flourishing

VII. Leadership and Organizational Disconnect

Mixed experiences with managers during the crisis
Corporate policies often inconsistent and poorly communicated
Emotional support from teams contrasted with lack of institutional care
Temporary policies revealed gaps in long-term worker wellbeing

VIII. Adolescent and Youth Impact

School attendance and academic setbacks, especially in math
Social isolation’s effect on identity development
Disproportionate effects on youth with learning and neurodevelopmental disorders
Increased internet use, reduced peer interaction, and worsened mental health

IX. Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes and Reflections

Rise in depression, anxiety, and suicidality
Protective role of family connectedness and routine
Importance of acknowledging collective trauma
Call to action: process experiences, improve systems, and support vulnerable groups