Geriatric Psychiatry

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There is no cost to attend this online activity and all interested healthcare providers are invited to participate. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify common presentations/risk factors of substance use in the geriatric population.
• Consider different pharmacological treatments for common substance uses with an appreciation for their associated risks in the elderly.
• Discuss a non-pharmacological alternative concerning mental health to assist patients with aging.