Mental Health and Aging

online videos/modules

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Suicide Safe Care for Geriatric Patients (HP)

Speaker: Karl Rosston, LCSW. Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Montana DPHHS | TC: 9808

• Filmed at the 2023 Wyoming Conference on Aging | September 19th, 2023 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to complete a depression screen. Participants will be able to complete a suicide risk assessment, Participants will be able to complete a safety plan. Participants will know the questions to ask concerning lethal means counseling and safe storage of firearms and medications.

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The Importance of Social Connections and Understanding Health Risks in Older Adults (HP)

Speaker: Carla Perissinotto, MD, MHS | TC: 9804

• Filmed at the 2023 Wyoming Conference on Aging | September 18th, 2023 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: Understand the definitions and components of loneliness, isolation and social connection. Discuss ways to understand health risks for older adults. Identify evidence for how loneliness and isolation affect health.

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Suggestions for Good Mental Health/Resilience (CG/HP)

Speaker: Wendelin Hume, PhD. Dept. of Criminal Justice, Associate Professor at the University of North Dakota.   | TC: 7824

• Filmed at the 2021 Wyoming Conference on Aging | September 2021 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding of the importance of resilience. Gain an appreciation for the benefits of a positive outlook. Identify ways to stay mentally active.

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 Suicide in Late Life (CG/HP)

Speaker: Cathy Buschmeier, MPH. Intentional Injury Prevention Coordinator, WDOH.   | TC: 7813

• Filmed at the 2021 Wyoming Conference on Aging | September 2021 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: Look at nuances to suicide in late life. Review risk/protective factors, discuss suggestions for prevention.

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Effects of Social Isolation on Mentation: Considerations for Elder Care during the Pandemic Era (CG/HP)

Speaker: Maya Pignatore, PhD, HBPC Psychologist. Omaha VAMC.   | TC: 7812

• Filmed at the 2021 Wyoming Conference on Aging | September 2021 | 1 hour

• Objectives: Learn the known sequalae of social isolation. Review current research on effects of isolation during the pandemic. Review of methods of combat negative effects of isolation.

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Hoarding: Assessment, Action, Advocacy (CG/HP)

Anne B. Pagano, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, C-ASWCM . Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group, Inc | TC: 6857

• Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 3rd, 2018 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: The information provided increased my understanding of the option of implementing different assessment tools to evaluate the severity of the hoarded environment; The information provided increased my knowledge how the diagnosis of Hoarding Disorder can be utilized by advocates as a condition warranting "reasonable accommodated" under the Americans with Disabilities and and Fair Housing Act; The information provided increased my understanding of the development of a harm reduction case management plan with the direct involvement of the client / tenant, to support requested reasonable accommodations with a goal oriented - time limited intervention plan.

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Humanizing Hoarding (CG/HP)

Jennifer Hanzlick, Colorado Hoarding Task Force | TC: 6862

• Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 3rd, 2018 | 1 hour

• Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to develop skills to work with hoarding disorder.  Participants will be able to describe a community task force approach.  Participants will be able to identify peer and family support options for clutter problems

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Hoarding Disorder: A Collaborative Community Approach Workshop (AP/JH)

Anne B. Pagano, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, C-ASWCM . Hoarding Disorder Resource and Training Group, Inc.  Jennifer Hanzlick, Colorado Hoarding Task Force | TC: 6804-809

• Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging as a Preconference Workshop | October 3rd, 2018 | 6 hour

• Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to develop skills to work with hoarding disorder.  Participants will be able to describe a community task force approach.  Participants will be able to identify peer and family support options for clutter problems

• Topics: From Clutter to chaos to squalor; hoarding disorder and related diagnosis; Distress and Interpersonal Aspects; Brain Physiology and Neruo-Spactail perceptions; Assessment Exercise; Self Neglect; treatment Modalities; CBT, ERP; Harm reduction and more!

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Hoarding Preconference WCOA2019_Anne Part 1	TC: 6804
Hoarding Preconference WCOA2019_Anne Part 2	TC: 6805
Hoarding Preconference WCOA2019_Anne Afternoon	TC: 6806
Hoarding Preconference WCOA2019_Jen Afternoon 1	TC: 6807
Hoarding Preconference WCOA2019_Jen Intro	TC: 6808
Hoarding Preconference WCOA2019_Jen afternoon.close	TC: 6809

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Evidence-Based Interventions for Anxiety in Older Adults (HP)

Brett Deacon, PhD | March 28, 2013 | TC:  6847

1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the nature of anxiety, cognitive-behavioral therapies for anxiety, medications for anxiety, and treatment recommendations
• View the new DSM-V Criteria

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Geriatric Depression: Assessment and Interventions (HP)

Catherine Carrico, PhD | March 28, 2013 | TC: 6848

1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

• To understand unique aspects of geriatric depression
• Increase knowledge of assessing and diagnosing depression in older adults
• Understand considerations of using evidence-based treatments for geriatric depression
• Understand case conceptualization of depression in older adults from a cognitive-behavioral perspective
• Become familiar with CBT interventions for older adults and treatment adaptations for individuals with mild cognitive impairment

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Motivational Interviewing in Health Care (HP)

Diane Kempson, PhD | March 9, 2011 | TC:  6849

1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

• To define Motivational Interviewing and its principles
• Understand the phases of motivational interviewing: a) building motivation, b) strengthening commitment to change c) change talk
• Discuss reasons for missed opportunities

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Suicide in Older Adults (HP/CG)

Keith Hotle | March 27, 2013 | TC: 6850

1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

• To provide an overview of the topic and review underlying causes of suicide among older adults in Wyoming by analyzing the relationships between age, mental illnesses, gender, and other factors
• Provide practical tips and advice for health care professionals