PSYD 408 - Geropsychological Intervention

This course focuses on psychological treatments for older adults. Empirically supported treatments for older adults will be reviewed, how to practically adapt and ethically implement these interventions with older adults, family members, and/or caregiving staff in a variety of settings will be introduced, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated health care for geriatric patients will be emphasized. Topics covered include problems related to mood, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, neurocognitive disorders/delirium, personality, substance use, suicidality, sexual functioning, sleep, caregiving, elder abuse/neglect, and end of life issues.

Credit(s): 2

Type of Course: Course