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RURAL RESILIENCE: Addressing Trauma and Mental Health in Older Adults

This course is designed to provide healthcare and behavioral health professionals with the knowledge and tools to better support older adults living in rural communities. Exploring the unique m ental health challenges faced by older adults in rural settings, focusing on the effects of trauma and the barriers to accessing care. While emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, participants will gain the skills to create supportive, adaptive care plans that enhance the overall quality of life for older adults facing trauma and mental health challenges in underserved rural communities

CEC's pending for Social Work, Licensed Mental Health Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology for related content..

Trainer: Kately Allen, OTD

Occupational Therapist, Slate Valley Rehab Center, Granville NY

This presentation will done via Zoom Registration is required: Zoom registration link

Earlier Event: May 7
All the Lonely People

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant number U77HP16459, as well as in part by the NYS Department of Health under project title New York State Area Health Education Center System.  The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the NYS or U.S. Governments.