New Webinar: Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Older Adults
Posted on July 17, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
In the U.S., 25 percent of adults age 65 or older experience a behavioral health issue, yet only 3 percent of them report seeking treatment from a behavioral health professional. A new webinar on Aug. 2 will share promising practices to help members better identify common behavioral health conditions in older adults and demonstrate practical strategies for meeting their needs.
The webinar, which takes place on Aug. 2 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m, will feature firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and strategies to coordinate care across diverse settings. Speakers include: Neha Jain, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; Molly Rees Gavin, President, Connecticut Community Care, Inc.; Sabrina Wannamaker, MA, LPC, LPC/S, Clinical Manager, Absolute Total Care; Susan W. O’Dwyer, RN, CCM, MHA/Ed, Case Management Director, Absolute Total Care; and Andrea Lovell, Family Caregiver.
Registration is required. Visit the webinar information webpage to sign up, view accreditation information and learn more.
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