1. History, Prevalence and Diagnosis
of Mental Illness
- History of Mental Illness in the United States
- Prevalence and diagnosis of mental illness
- Models of Mental Disorders
- Definition of a Mental Disorder
2. Mental Illness in the Elderly
- Impact of Mental Disorders on the Elderly
- Common Mental Disorders among Seniors
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Schizophrenia
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
- Bipolar Disorder (aka Manic-Depressive Disorder)
- Dementia
NAB/NCERS, California BVNPT and BBS, Kansas KDHE, Oregon NHA,
Michigan DHS, Florida BNHA |
This course will lead to an increased
understanding of the incidence of mental health problems in an aging and
aged population as well as current approaches and treatements.
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