In this webinar, we dive deep into key issues about mental health and aging, including current demographics of aging, mental health needs and challenges for older adults, and symptoms and diagnostic considerations of major neurocognitive disorder, mild neurocognitive disorder, and delirium (including differential diagnosis and treatment considerations). This webinar will conclude with a discussion about specific adaptations to psychotherapy you can implement to more effectively serve your older adult clients. This webinar is led by an experienced clinical geropsychologist who welcomes your questions and participation.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the current demographics of aging and identify key mental health needs and challenges for the current cohort of older adults.
- Identify the key symptoms and diagnostic considerations of major neurocognitive disorder, mild neurocognitive disorder, and delirium.
- Describe several specific adaptations to psychotherapy to more effectively serve older adult clients.
Instructional Level
This CE program is free to Kaiser Permanente employees.
Instructional Methodology
Lecture
Audio/Visual
On-line Presentation
Continuing Education Information
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs is approved by the California Psychological Association, Office of Professional Development, to sponsor continuing professional education for psychologists in California.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs designate this live activity for 3 hours continuing education credits for the above-identified licensed professionals.
Refund and Attendance Policy
The seminars mentioned above are Free of charge to Kaiser Permanente Employees and Trainees.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Those who attend the program in full and complete the appropriate evaluation form will receive CE credits. Please note that credit will only be granted for those who attend the entire lecture.
