Side Effects of Behavioral Health Medications

June 9, 2026

This training provides an overview of how psychotropic medications work, as well as some of the adverse effects that people can experience. Different classes of psychotropic medications are discussed as well as some of the side effects providers and members need to look out for.

If you need ADA Accommodations, please email us with the name and date of the training at least 3 weeks in advance at: [email protected].   

Target Audience

Licensed behavioral health professionals including, but not limited to, social workers, graduate-level counselors, therapists, and substance use professionals. Licensed health care professionals including, but not limited to, nurses.

Practice Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe how behavioral health medications work.
  • List 3 important considerations when taking psychotropic medications.
  • Name 4 side effects of antidepressants.
  • Discuss the use of lithium as a mood stabilizer and why regular bloodwork is necessary.
  • Define metabolic syndrome and its risks.
     
Course summary
Available credit (Listed in Hours): 
  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
  • 1.50 Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board- Social Work
  • 1.50 NBCC
Course opens: 
03/15/2026
Course expires: 
06/23/2026
Event starts: 
06/09/2026 - 1:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
06/09/2026 - 2:30pm CDT
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  • Quiz.
  • Course Evaluation.

 

Online
United States

Adriana Peralta, MSW, LCSW, LPN

  • State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board 13-006, exp 12.31.26 – Approved CE Provider for Social Work. Training is appropriate for all behavioral health professional license continuing education.

  • Centene Corporation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6673. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centene Corporation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Since CE boards may have changes in requirements, it is the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their boards if they accept the CEs being offered.  

 

To contact us and for more continuing education information, please visit: https://www.centenetraining.com/continuing-education.html

 

Available Credit (Listed in Hours)

  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
  • 1.50 Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board- Social Work
  • 1.50 NBCC
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