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Depression - more than just getting old?

Depression - more than just getting old? - Z51000059

Course Details

Course/Module Code

Z51000059

Fees

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Course Overview

Applications

University

Campus

Glenside

Content

The intention during this course is to provide you with some strategies and tips on how we can more effectively support older people with depression, reduce hospital bed days, inappropriate admissions and prevent unnecessary interventions.

Programme

  • Context of depression in old age and misdiagnosis
  • Causes  and types of depression
  • Different approaches: Post war cohort ( baby boomers) and the old old.
  • Role transitioning
  • Therapeutic use of self
  • Strategies/top tips
  • Case studies using questioning approaches and observations

E-mail

has.studydays@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

You must be a qualified practitioner.

Introduction

Do you work with older people?

Have you ever thought about the relationship between physical and mental ill health and the impact on the older person?

This half day 'Depression - more than just getting old?' workshop is designed for you, as a health and social care worker, to consider some key issues of depression that might affect our understanding of this often debilitating and misdiagnosed mental health issue.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

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