GRN 5440 - Aging and Mental Health

This is a survey of mental health and mental health treatment problems of older adults. Topics include the courses of major mental illness in old age, depression, and dementias. Consideration will be given to etiologies, current therapies, and treatments, as well as barriers to treatment in this population.

Credits: 3 hrs.

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Admission to the Gerontology Certificate Program is suspended. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies until the time limit for completion expires.