Psychotic Disorders in the Elderly
1.0 On-Demand
Intermediate
$500
Pricing
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Description
The goal is to enhance knowledge of aging and mental health, as well as improve clinical competence among general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals who care for the mental health needs of older adults.
Educational Goal
To enhance participants’ understanding of psychotic disorders in older adults and to improve clinical competence in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these conditions among general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals involved in the mental health care of the elderly.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Discuss the epidemiology of mental health disorders among older adults
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Describe the assessment of mental health disorders among older adults
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Enumerate the evidence based treatment of mental health disorders and effective practice considerations for older adults.
Presenters
John William Kasckow, MD, PhD
John William Kasckow, MD, PhD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Passavant, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Somerset, UPMC McKeesport and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Kasckow completed residencies at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Duke University School of Medicine and his medical degree at University of Rochester.
Financially Sponsored By
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)