Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults unit (CAD210)

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Introduction

This unit will examine key concepts around mental health and wellbeing of older adults. You will examine how different mental health conditions and adjustment concerns impact older adults. The unit will explore attitudes and stereotypes around mental health and wellbeing and reflect on how this shapes our understanding of older age. You will also learn about evidence based interventions, strategies, and support services used to assist older adults to optimise their mental health and wellbeing.

Summary

Unit name	Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults
Unit code	CAD210
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Cassandra Thomson
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain key concepts related to mental health and wellbeing of older adults
• Use evidence, as well as personal experience, to reflect on knowledge and attitudes around mental health and wellbeing in older age.
• Describe person-centred strategies, interventions, and support services that are used to assist the mental health and wellbeing of older adults

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at introductory level in any discipline

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Discussion posts (15%)|Case study (40%)|Interactive Oral Assessment (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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