GERO 276 - MH Work w/Aged

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: GERO 101 or Mental Health 101
This course provides an overview of the key ingredients necessary for a successful old age, with an emphasis on mental health needs of older persons. Common emotional problems facing older persons are considered. Both functional and organic brain disorders, the major mental disorders of late life are also discussed. The course will review a variety of treatment principles and skills supportive of positive mental health among the elderly.