Course Code: REL-BHC-0-OBHIOAP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Explain the interactions between normal aging, physical illness, and behavioral health.
Recognize the symptoms of common behavioral health disorders in older adults.
Describe how you can provide support as part of a larger care team to improve the behavioral health functioning of older adults.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Interaction of Physical and Behavioral Health
The Impact of Aging
Always Report Concerns
Behavioral Health Defined
Normal Age-Related Changes to Body
How Aging Affects the Brain
How to Support Normal Changes of Aging
Chronic Health Conditions
A Vicious Cycle
Additional Challenges in Older Adulthood
Loneliness & Social Isolation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Behavioral Health Problems Among Older Adults
Sharon’s Poor Insight
Common Behavioral Health Problems
Depressive Disorders
Trauma Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Problematic Substance Use
Delirium
Dementia
Be Aware of Suicide Risk
How to Reduce Stigma
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; Care and Case Managers; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.