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NCU Catalog - October 2020 
    
NCU Catalog - October 2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-8330 - Mental Health and Aging

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12

In this course, students will review psychological aging and mental health, an area often misunderstood by older adults, family, caregivers and medical professionals. Common mental health issues such as depression, addiction and anxiety faced by older adults will be addressed. Neurological changes, including Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia spectrum disorders, will be examined. Symptoms, assessment, and treatment options for mental health issues in this population are complicated with the presence of other physical problems and associated medications and treatment. Other topics to discuss include risk factors for non-medication compliance, elderly neglect and abuse in residential homes, loneliness and cross culture differences in coping strategies and social support.



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