Section: Module 9: Lesson 1: Geriatric Psychiatry | Management of Mental Health Disorders in Primary Care | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify the most common psychiatric disorders associated with geriatric patients.
    • Describe guidelines to follow when treating geriatric patients
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 1 hour.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities

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      Chapter 15: Geriatric Psychiatry URL
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      Read the entire chapter. (8 minutes)

      FDP School of health sciences - 2020

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      Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Depression in Elderly URL
      Students must
      View

      Read from the section "Determine Treatment Settings " to the section "Address the issue for Early signs of Relapse." (6 minutes)

      Indian Journal of Psychiatry - 2018

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      Mental Health of Older Adults URL
      Students must
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      Read from the section "Treatment and care strategies to address mental health needs of older people" to the end of the article. (6 minutes)

      WHO - 2017