DSW Candidate – Amanda Smith, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Navigating Mental Health Needs in Terminally Ill Adolescents
DSW Candidate – Amanda Smith, LCSW
Monday, April 28, 2025
2:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
Navigating Mental Health Needs in Terminally Ill Adolescents
The mental health needs of adolescents are often overlooked within the hospice and palliative care setting. As social workers, there is a responsibility to “enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable” (NASW, 2021). End of life is one of the most vulnerable times in a person’s life, and the ability to provide effective interventions to assist with mental health issues regardless of age is well within the scope and calling of the profession.
Clinical Social Work can play a unique role in striving to provide effective interventions to offset the mental health concerns of the terminally ill. Studies have shown that the prevalence of anxiety and depression in adolescents is higher than in the general population. Evaluation of therapy model effectiveness is needed to ensure adequate care for these patients. This capstone seeks to discover if Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Existential Therapy used through a humanistic lens can be married to create an effective model for adolescent patients with terminal illnesses.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Learn of the common mental health needs of terminally ill adolescents.
- Identify the issues surrounding the inconsistent use of terminology.
- Learn about ACT, Existential Therapy, and the humanistic approach.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, 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: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
