Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults unit (CAD210)

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

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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