Enhanced Effectiveness in Social Security Disability Report Writing for Children's Mental Health
Learn to enhance your skills in writing Social Security Disability reports focused on children's mental health, with an emphasis on effective strategies and comprehensive assessments.
About this course
Healthcare providers across disciplines regularly treat children whose psychiatric conditions severely limit functioning, yet more than half of initial SSI/SSD applications citing mental disorders are denied because clinical records fail to translate findings into the Social Security Administration's language of functional impairment. This course addresses that gap by converting legal standards into a step-by-step documentation framework.
Grounded in recent peer-reviewed research and authoritative policy guidance, this training supplies annotated exemplars, decision-grade checklists, and interactive case analyses. This activity develops competence in Patient Care and Systems-Based Practice through SSA-aligned documentation and interdisciplinary coordination. The goal is to foster defensible, high-impact reports capable of withstanding adjudicative scrutiny. Emphasis on ethical, culturally responsive communication further equips healthcare teams to advocate effectively for vulnerable pediatric populations while streamlining claim processing.
This course is developed in collaboration with HealthForum Online (HFO), a leader in the field of continuing education for mental health professionals. HealthForum Online is known for its high-quality, evidence-based courses that meet rigorous standards set by multiple accrediting bodies, including:
The American Psychological Association (APA)
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work
The National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Course Accreditation
Instructors
Dr. Farrell has presented and published in the areas of physical illness and psychological disorders in the elderly, stress, disability determinations, and geriatric mental health issues. Formerly, the national clinical monitor for several multi-site protocols for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease (Mt. Sinai Medical Center, NYC), she is the WebMD Moderator for Anxiety/Panic Disorders Board, a medical consultant to Social Security Div. of Disability Determinations and a published book author. She has over 25 years direct-service experience in all areas of adult mental health services including psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, CMHCs, EAPs and forensic settings. Interests: anxiety disorders, geropsychiatry, organic mental disorders, psychoneuroimmunology. Associated links: Dr. Patricia A. Farrell
You might also be interested in
Characteristics of Future Models of Integrated Outpatient Care
2 hoursCharacteristics of Future Models of Integrated Outpatient Care
Learn about emerging models of integrated outpatient care, focusing on innovative approaches to improving patient outcomes, efficiency, and collaboration in the evolving healthcare system.
View full details of Characteristics of Future Models of Integrated Outpatient CarePrice: $18.00
Original price: $18.00
Duration: 2 hours
Clinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson's Disease
1 hourClinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson's Disease
Learn to manage Parkinson’s disease medications effectively with this activity. Refresh your understanding of its pathophysiology, drug targets, classes of antiparkinson's drugs, clinical use, and adverse effects.
View full details of Clinical Manifestation & Management of Parkinson's DiseasePrice: $15.00
Original price: $15.00
Duration: 1 hour
Communication and AAC Interventions
6 hoursCommunication and AAC Interventions
Learn about augmentative-alternative communication (AAC): terminology, misconceptions, users, & AAC systems for those with speech difficulties.
View full details of Communication and AAC InterventionsPrice: $36.00
Original price: $36.00
Duration: 6 hours
See why 500k+ healthcare professionals trust us with their renewal
Real reviews, real results
I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Verified reviewI am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Verified reviewEnjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.
Verified reviewGet total access with AchieveCE
Get unlimited CE for one low annual fee. Save time and money by becoming a member.
