Geriatric Mental Health

Course description

Students examine a variety of mental health disorders that commonly affect older adults using a health and wellness continuum model and an integrated bio-psycho-social approach. Mental health challenges such as cognitive decline and dementia, mood and anxiety disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders are explored in the context of health, psychological and social challenges that often occur with aging. Competencies that support therapeutic engagement, such as collaboration with clients, family members and other healthcare/social service professionals, are developed.

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

For more information, please contact Continuing Education