Paper: Ageing and Mental Health
Univeristy of Otago, Christchurch – Semester 2, 2014.
The paper will focus on mental health disorders within the context of ageing in the older person. Content will include fundamental sciences of aging from physiological, psychological, sociological and epidemiological perspectives, psychopathology and clinical assessment skills. It will also include the use of screening tools and tests, diagnostics, psychopharmacology, ethical/medico-legal issues and nursing interventions based on best practice guidelines.