Mental Health & the Older Adult

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1 FALL 2014 Mental Health & the Older Adult PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AND SEMINAR SERIES ALL SEMINARS ARE OPEN ENROLLMENT AND AVAILABLE TO CERTIFICATE PARTICIPANTS.

2 Dear Colleagues UW-Madison s Programs on Aging is committed to providing health and human service professionals with leading-edge information on geriatric mental health. At our programs, you learn best-practices from an outstanding faculty of geriatric psychiatrists, professors, and clinicians with recognized expertise in treating late-life mental disorders. You can choose from different seminars in geriatric mental health every fall and spring. Each 1-day seminar provides 0.5 continuing education units. You may attend any individual workshop or participate in one of the geriatric mental health certificate programs. If you choose to pursue the Mental Health and the Older Adult certificate series, you will need to attend 8 seminars in addition to the biannual Summer Institute on Mental Disorders and the Older Adult. To obtain the certificate, participants must take 3 elective seminars and 5 required seminars including: Late-Life Depression Late-Life Anxiety Late-Life Sleep Disorders Managing Psychotropic Medications The Impact of Common Geriatric Conditions on Mental Health Please note that the Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction seminar and the 2-day Behavioral Activation Training for Geriatric Depression are not part of the Mental Health and the Older Adult certificate program. See continuingstudies.wisc.edu/ certificates/older-adult.html for more information about this certificate program. A new certificate series on geriatric mental health, the Geriatric Mental Health Care Management Certificate is also offered through the Division of Continuing Studies. The Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction is part of this series along with 5 other seminars specific to geriatric mental health care management. Please visit continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/geriatric-mental-health-care-management/ for more information about this new program. We welcome your comments and questions. Please contact me at or scastillo@dcs.wisc.edu. Join the Wisconsin Gero-Psych Initiative at to find resources for mental health services for older adults. Best wishes for continued success in the field of aging. Suzanna Waters Castillo PhD, MSSW, Distinguished Faculty Associate Programs on Aging, University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies Seminar faculty for Fall 2014 Suzanna Castillo (PhD) UW-Madison Continuing Studies Dolores Gallagher Thompson (PhD) Clinical psychologist at Stanford University Medical School Larry Thompson (PhD) Pacific Graduate School of Psychology Flo Hilliard (MS) UW-Madison Continuing Studies Tim Howell (MD) board-certified geriatric psychiatrist at UW-Madison Medical School Timothy Juergens (MD) board-certified geriatric psychiatrist at UW-Madison, Medical School Art Walaszek (MD) board-certified geriatric psychiatrist at UW-Madison, Medical School

3 Late-life Depression Sept 11 9am-3pm $120 #3004 Art Walaszek, MD The presentation and characteristics of late-life depression are unique. This seminar focuses on understanding the impact of late-life depression and the importance of appropriately identifying the nature of the depression and applying appropriate treatment approaches. epidemiology of depression in older adults various types of depression unique to older adults the etiology of these types of depression effective psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological approaches. Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction Sept 25 9am-3pm $120 #3009 Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD Get the latest research and best practices on community-based geriatric care management. Learn appropriate evidence-based screening and monitoring tools, and practice approaches for successful care of mental disorders in late life. This new class is an open-enrollment component of the new Geriatric Mental Health Care Management Certificate. Unique attributes of community-based geriatric mental health care management Prevalence of geriatric mental illness with emphasis on depression and anxiety Methods of teaching awareness about geriatric mental illness for clients/families Evidence-based treatment for geriatric depression and anxiety The geriatric mental health seminar series has been a boost to my career in geriatric social work, giving me new skills and knowledge.

4 A NEW 2-DAY CLINICAL WORKSHOP Behavioral Activation Training for Geriatric Depression Oct am-4pm $275 #3021 Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD; Larry Thompson, PhD Behavioral activation is a leading cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based therapy for geriatric depression. This seminar, facilitated by clinicians and leading experts Dr. Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and Dr. Larry Thompson, will help you understand the fundamental skills and basis of behavioral activation. You learn: the cognitive-behavioral basis of behavioral activation evidence-based research on behavioral activation as an effective treatment for geriatric depression the fundamental steps and skills applied in application of behavioral activation how to apply behavioral activation and practice the techniques via role play and review of case studies Late-life Sleep Disorders Nov 6 9am-3pm $120 #3005 Timothy Juergens, MD This seminar presents an in-depth clinical view of the biological and psychosocial complexities of late-life sleep problems. An expert gero-psychiatric faculty member from UW-Madison Medical School instructs the group and leads discussion. Past participants have evaluated this seminar very highly. how different types of late-life sleep disorders impact quality of life how the body regulates sleep neurobiological factors that influence sleep in late life how sleep hygiene affects quality of sleep effective treatment modes for late-life sleep disorders. A very skilled therapist who gave a well-integrated overview of the complex systems involved in four treatment approaches. About the certificate program on the Web: continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/older-adult.html

5 Alcohol and Drug Problems in Late Life Nov 18 9am-3pm $120 #3006 Flo Hilliard, MS; Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD Chronic and late-onset misuse and abuse of alcohol and other substances presents a serious and complex challenge among older adults. The complexities are related to co-morbid illness, medication management, and late-life loss of social networks and purpose. epidemiology of substance use disorders in late life causes of misuse and abuse in late life unique presentation of substance use disorders in late life screening methods treatment options Using the Wisconsin Star Method to Assess Late-life Mental Disorders Dec 5 9am-3pm $120 #3007 Tim Howell, MD; Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD Understanding the complex dynamics of late-life mental illness is challenging. The Wisconsin Star Method (WSM) is an effective assessment tool that provides an in-depth view of the biological and psychosocial dynamics operating in late-life mental disorders. In this seminar learn about the WSM from Dr. Tim Howell, who teaches geriatric teams how to apply the method. You learn to: understand the theoretical basis of the WSM understand the format and process of the WSM apply the WSM to complex cases recognize and value the treatability of mental illness among older adults. An Overview of Key Issues in Geriatric Mental Health Dec 12 9am-3pm $120 #3008 Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD Recognizing and treating the unique symptoms of late-life mental illness requires specialized knowledge. This seminar focuses on screening and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in the elderly. During this session you explore best-practice screening tools, methods, and treatment approaches. how late-life depression and anxiety present differently from mid-life mental illness how to screen with valid, reliable, and age-specific screening tools evidence-based approaches to psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for late-life mood disorders different types of late-life sleep problems and their relationship to late-life mood disorders.

6 General Information Late-Life Depression...Sept 11 Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction...Sept 25 Behavioral Activation for Geriatric Depression...Oct Late-Life Sleep Disorders...Nov 6 Alcohol and Drug Problems in Late Life... Nov 18 The Wisconsin Star Method to Assess Late-Life Mental Disorders... Dec 5 An Overview of Key Issues in Geriatric Mental Health...Dec 12 Location: Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI, Times: 8:30-9am registration; 9am-3pm workshops Fees: $120/one-day or $275/two-day workshops includes instruction, materials, CEUs, refreshments, and $20 nonrefundable administrative fee. Lunch is on your own. Registration deadline: To ensure your place in the programs and to help us accommodate you, please register as early as possible. If you do not receive a confirmation letter before the program, please call or Cancellation policy: Program In the event of bad weather or other emergencies, visit continuingstudies.wisc.edu/ or call to learn whether a Continuing Studies program or class has been cancelled. Participant If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days before the program. If you cancel later than that or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call Accommodations: Please make your own travel and lodging arrangements. Maps and information on lodging and parking are sent with your registration confirmation. Approved Hours/Continuing Education Credits/workshop: 0.5 CEU= 5 clock-hours of professional continuing education and 0.6 CEU=6 clock-hours for Behavioral Activation. Social Workers: The University of Wisconsin Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies (PDAS) (Provider #1042), is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ( ) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PDAS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive five continuing education clock-hours for completing each course. WI, IA and MI Boards of Social Work recognize ACE programs. MN Board of Social Work CE Approval Number: IL Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor: # Counselors: PDAS is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. PDAS adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines. (Provider # 5990). WI Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists: Qualifies as an accredited university continuing education course relevant to professional practice. WI Substance Abuse Counselors: Qualifies as a continuing education course consisting of relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters. Educators: This program may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs). Other professions: Completion of each program qualifies for five continuing education hours. Contact your own board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.

7 Registration Form Please register me for Late-life Depression...Sept 11...$ #3004 Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction...Sept 25...$ #3009 Behavioral Activation Training Geriatric Depression...Oct $ #3021 Late-life Sleep Disorders...Nov 6...$ #3005 Alcohol and Drug Problems in Late Life...Nov 18...$ #3006 Using the Wisconsin Star Method to Assess Late-life Mental Disorders...Dec 5...$ #3007 An Overview of Key Issues in Geriatric Mental Health...Dec 12...$ #3008 ENTER BROCHURE CODE FROM MAIL PANEL: UW#W55 Contact information NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION MAILING ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP PHONE ( ) EVENING/CELL PHONE Payment method Please bill my organization at the address above. Enclosed is my check payable to UW-Madison. Please charge to the following account: MasterCard VISA Am Ex Discover CARD NO. EXPIRES CARDHOLDER S NAME Mail to: UW-Madison Cont. Studies Registrations Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI Call: or , (Wisconsin Relay 711) Fax: or Online: continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/older-adult.html Phone, fax or online registrations must include payments by credit card or purchase order. If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us when you register. Requests are confidential. Programs offered by UW-Madison in cooperation with UW-Extension. DCS-MAC-208-T960-4/14

8 Mental Health and Older Adult FALL 2014 Certificate and Seminar Series continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/older-adult.html NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MADISON WI PERMIT NO 658