Geriatric Psychiatry
Geriatric psychiatry is a specialised branch of mental healthcare that focuses on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders in older adults. As populations continue to age globally, healthcare professionals increasingly encounter older patients with complex mental health needs, often accompanied by physical illnesses, cognitive impairment, and social challenges.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the principles, scope, and core competencies of geriatric psychiatry.
- Identify common psychiatric disorders affecting older adults and their clinical presentations.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments in elderly patients.
- Differentiate between dementia, delirium, depression, and other psychiatric conditions.
- Explain pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used in geriatric psychiatry.
- Recognise ethical, legal, and capacity considerations in older adult mental healthcare.
- Apply multidisciplinary and person-centred approaches to treatment planning.
- Support family caregivers and promote holistic mental health care for older adults.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the principles, scope, and core competencies of geriatric psychiatry.
- Identify common psychiatric disorders affecting older adults and their clinical presentations.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments in elderly patients.
- Differentiate between dementia, delirium, depression, and other psychiatric conditions.
- Explain pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used in geriatric psychiatry.
- Recognise ethical, legal, and capacity considerations in older adult mental healthcare.
- Apply multidisciplinary and person-centred approaches to treatment planning.
- Support family caregivers and promote holistic mental health care for older adults.
Modules
Module 1
Introduction to Geriatric Psychiatry
Module 2
Assessment and Diagnosis in Older Adults
Module 3
Common Psychiatric Disorders in Older Adults
Module 4
Treatment Approaches in Geriatric Psychiatry
Module 5
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Module 6
Multidisciplinary and Person-Centred Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
Geriatric psychiatry is the medical specialty focusing on mental health disorders affecting older adults.
Common conditions include depression, anxiety, dementia, delirium, psychosis, and substance misuse.
It addresses the unique mental healthcare needs of older adults and promotes quality of life, independence, and wellbeing.
The course is suitable for nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, carers, support workers, and healthcare students.
Person-centred care involves tailoring treatment according to the individual's preferences, needs, values, and goals.
Older adults often have complex needs that require coordinated care from multiple healthcare professionals.


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