Depression and Suicidality in Older Adults Course

Depression and Suicidality in Older Adults Course are organized by Physicians Insurance - A Mutual Company.

Origination: Jul 2022
Expiration: Dec 2025

Description:
Depression and suicide are among the top public health concerns facing older adult populations. Older adults encounter changes physically, cognitively, and psychosocially that often contribute to the onset of depression. Further, older adult populations have among the highest incident rates of suicide than any other age group, which makes appropriate diagnosis and treatment of depression in this population even more critical. This course will provide an overview of some physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors that could be contributing to depression in an older adult, as well as important information on recognizing risk factors and warning signs of depression in this population. Additionally, information related to evidence-based treatment strategies for older adult populations will be discussed along with the importance of monitoring treatment adherence.

Learning Objectives:
• Recall common indicators of depression, as well as risk factors and warning signs for suicide in older adult populations.
• Indicate strategies to use to assess depressive symptoms and the risk of suicide among older adults.
• Describe evidence-based interventions for adults with depressive symptoms or those at heightened risk for suicide.