Mentally Healthy Aging

Mentally Healthy Aging is organized by AchieveCE. This course has been approved for a maximum of 3.0 Contact Hours.

Activity overview:
The Mentally Healthy Aging CE course includes 3 contact hours needed for license renewal. It is no secret that American society places a high value on youth. As a result, older adults are likely to experience stigmas and biases that worsen as they continue to age. When an aging individual is also battling mental illness, the obstacles are even greater. This online course can be conveniently completed from your computer or mobile device at your own pace. Your course completion will be reported to CE Broker automatically for credit toward your license renewal.

Learning Objectives 
After reading this article on mental illness and aging, students will be able to:

• Understand the results of key research studies focused on older adults and mental health
• Name and define the different types of stigma and discrimination that impact older adults with mental illnesses
• Name and define the various barriers that make it difficult to overcome the stigmas surrounding mental illness
• Understand how barriers to overcoming stigma continue the cycle of discrimination
• Identify the most effective strategies for overcoming the stigma surrounding mental illness, especially among older adults
• Understand the importance of continued efforts to overcome these barriers and improve the quality of life for older adults with mental health diagnoses

Course Outline
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Executive Summary
Section 3: Research Findings on Older Adults and Mental Health
Section 4: Manifestations of Stigma and Discrimination
Section 5: Barriers to Eliminating Stigma
Section 6: Strategies to Overcome the Barriers
Section 7: Conclusion