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Research for the Mental Health Needs of Older Americans

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About the Course

This course presents findings of the NIMH’s Aging Research Workgroup regarding the mental health status and needs of older Americans. Topics include promising research areas in mental health and aging, and recommendations for improving mental health services for older Americans.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Research for the Mental Health Needs of Older Americans created by National Institute of Mental Health

Course Material Author

National Institute of Mental Health

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Recommended For

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially geriatric psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about mental health in older Americans. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Describe recent research on mental health and older Americans.
  2. Explain and critique specific NIMH proposals for improving services to older Americans.
  3. Apply, when appropriate, the Aging Research Workgroup's recommendations for addressing the mental health needs of older Americans.

Availability

This course is available starting May 27th, 2006 and expires Nov 12th, 2011

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Retired
Course Number 100879
2 CE credit hours
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  • Reading-Based Online
Exam Fee $11.94
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