NDSU Distance and Continuing Education and the NDSU Department of Child Development and Family Science have initiated a new statewide training program for professionals addressing aging and mental health. The Mental Health and Aging Program is an online, self-paced program composed of six training modules developed by the NDSU Gerontology Program.
The program offers the following six modules:
• Overview of Aging and Mental Health
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Changes to the Aging Brain and the Impact on Mental Health
• Psychosocial Treatment of Mental Disorders in Older Adults
• Wellness and Prevention
• Resources and Referrals for Older Clients
The Mental Health and Aging Program was made possible by a grant from the North Dakota Department of Human Services. The program is approved for 13 continuing education contact hours (1.3 Continuing Education Units) and costs $25 per participant.
Participants can register online at www.ndsu.edu/dce (Non-Credit Activity: Conferences/Events/ Workshops). For more information, contact Distance and Continuing Education at 1-7015, toll-free 1-800-726-1724 or visit www.ndsu.edu/dce.
June 19, 2009