Understanding Mental Health in Older Adults

Name: Understanding Mental Health in Older Adults
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (4493 reviews)

Course: #10246Level: Introductory 1 Hour 4493 Reviews

Mental health issues concerning older adults are discussed in this course. Topics include the intersection between mental and physical health, symptoms of common mental health disorders in this population, and referral criteria.

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Course Type: Video, Audio, Text

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the intersection and prevalence of mental health disorders among older adults and the elderly.
After this course, participants will be able to list the criteria for common mental health disorders.
After this course, participants will be able to identify the symptoms of common mental health disorders and when to refer a client for help.

Course created on August 16, 2022

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Defining older adults and health issues that impact them
15-25 Minutes	Mental health in older adults
25-40 Minutes	Symptoms and criteria
40-55 Minutes	When to refer clients to therapy and how to know when they need it
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
LCSW

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and is the owner of Colorado In-Home Counseling, a private group practice that focuses on providing psychotherapy services to older adults and adults who struggle with aging, grief and loss, caregiver stress, burnout, chronic health issues, anxiety, and depression.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Gabrielle Juliano-Villani was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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