SW 6753 - Aging Advanced Practice III: Mental Health Issues with Older Adults

Interest in evidence-based geriatric mental health knowledge and effective practice interventions has never been greater. This advanced-level practice focuses on the principles involved in the assessment and treatment of older adults with mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance abuse). Based on a range of theories and empirical research, it also addresses the biological, psychological, and social etiology of mental health and mental illness in older adults in relation to race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, and sexual orientation.