Age & Cultural Considerations in PD Mental Health Care
About Course
This is another episode in the Bridging Mental Health and Parkinson’s Care – A Webinar Series for Mental Health Practitioners. This episode, Age & Cultural Considerations in PD Mental Health Care, will explore how age-related and cultural dynamics shape the mental health needs of people with PD and you will learn ways of providing equitable, culturally-responsive support. APDA is pleased to partner with the Post Graduate Institute for Medicine to provide one CE credit for psychologists and social workers. This course is brought to you by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). To learn more about APDA, please visit www.apdaparkinson.org.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for social workers and psychologists engaged in the care of patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe age-related and cultural factors that influence the mental health experience, coping and treatment-seeking behaviors among individuals with Parkinson’s disease
- Recognize forms of stigma associated with Parkinson’s disease and mental health and discuss their potential impact on treatment engagement and wellbeing
- Identify structural and individual barriers that may limit access to mental health care for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers
- Discuss practical approaches to help reduce stigma and initiate conversations about mental health and treatment with individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their families
- Apply culturally responsive and age-informed strategies to support mental health care engagement among people with Parkinson’s disease and their families
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Technical Requirements
For the best learning experience, we recommend accessing this online course using a desktop or laptop computer (Windows or Mac) with a reliable, high-speed internet connection. For optimal performance and compatibility, use the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also supported.
While tablets and smartphones may be used to access course content, a desktop or laptop computer is recommended, particularly when viewing videos, completing interactive activities, and taking quizzes or post-tests.
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