The diagnosis of mental disorders is very different from other physiological problems. There are no tests, measurements, or scans that work as evidence for a mental disorder, yet a diagnosis is an important tool for both practitioners and clients. A diagnosis provides the road map for treatment planning as well as categorical information for health insurance companies, qualifying for Social Security Disability support, and job protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This training provides participants with an introduction to the historical context of mental health diagnosing, information on abnormal and normal behaviors, as well as tools for professionals who work with individuals and families with mental health issues.

• If you would like to attend one, please email us a savannah.price@st-francis.org
• Anyone is welcome to attend any ILC, regardless of their position.
• All ILCs are free.
• Please be sure to let us know if you need to cancel.
• If there are not 10 participants registered for each ILC 3 days prior to the ILCs, the ILCs may be cancelled.
• A few days prior to each virtual ILC, you will receive an email with the link to join the ILC
• If you need to miss more than 15 minutes of the training, please have a conversation with your trainer about receiving credit.

Please submit a short summary to your supervisor or certificate of completion (if received) to receive 2 hours on continuing education.