Workshop on the mental health of older people
Explore the most prevalent mental health conditions that older people experience, including dementia and depression at this workshop from the Mental Health and Education Resource Centre (MHERC).
Date: Tuesday 5th February 2025.
Time: 9am to noon. Refreshments provided.
Location: MHERC (Level 1, 12 Hazeldean Road, Addington) or online.
Cost: $119 per person.
Dr Brian Deavoll is a Consultant Psychiatrist of Old Age with Health NZ Waitaha and will cover the folliowing objectives:
- Gain insights into the main mental health conditions experienced by older people and their prevalence;
- Develop a deeper understanding of clients who may be experiencing dementia, delirium, depression, anxiety and psychosis;
- Explore key approaches for informal carers, doctors, nurses and allied health professionals; and
- Ways to effectively manage these conditions.
Find out more about this Older Person's Mental Health workshop, including how to register.