PSY 3424 - Mental Health and Aging

Institution:

The College of Saint Scholastica

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Description:

2 cr. Addresses the mental and emotional health of adults over 65 years of age. Factors that contribute to good mental health are discussed;however,amajor emphasis is on themanifestation and treatment ofmental disorders in late life. Topics include: diagnosing and treating mental disorders, psychosocial factors that affect mental health, stress, grief, depression, suicide, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, delirium, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and alcoholism. Prerequisite: PSY 2208 or PSY/GER/SWK/ SOC 3315 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.css.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 723-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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