Mental Health Training for Older Adults
Older adults may be grieving, dealing with poor health or feeling isolated in their later years. Help them feel less alone with training that addresses the challenges they face.
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How Mental Health First Aid Helps
With over 20% of the population now over age 65, it’s more important than ever to support their mental wellbeing. Our evidence-based training helps you start the conversation.
Strengthen Your Bond
Learn what seniors are going through so you can respond with care and understanding.
Communicate With Care
Gain skills to talk about mental health in a way that feels safe and supportive.
Reducir el estigma
Help normalize seeking mental health care and guide older adults toward support.
Aumentar los conocimientos sobre salud mental
23% of adults (27.6 million) aged 50 or older have had a mental health condition or a substance use disorder in the past year. Learn the signs and how to find resources.
Intervenir con un plan eficaz
Older adults are at a higher risk of overdose y suicide than younger adults. Know what to do with our proven MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE).
Encourage Self-care
Many older adults experience ageism and feel a lack of purpose. Learn practical ways to build confidence and hope.
Who Should Take MHFA?
- Miembros de la familia
- Caregivers and volunteers
- Health care professionals, nursing home workers and health aids
- Older adults who want to support themselves and their friends
Lo que se aprende
In this full-day training, you’ll learn what mental illnesses affect older adults and how to address them. The training covers depression, suicide, addiction and more. It also connects these topics to other issues like cognitive impairment and grief. You’ll be able to:
- Understand the impact of mental health and substance use challenges on older adults.
- Know the risk and protective factors for this group.
- Explain and use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios about older adults.
- Abordar el estigma y explicar que la recuperación es posible.
- Garantizar la seguridad y la privacidad durante las conversaciones.
- Encourage self-care and use of national, regional and community mental health resources for older adults and their caregivers.
Ruth Kaluski
Directora de Career Connection, Instituto de Recursos de Empleo de la Asociación de Salud Mental de Nueva Jersey
"Las personas que completaron la formación para adultos mayores la encontraron extremadamente valiosa. Eso nos ha ayudado a defender la necesidad de aumentar los conocimientos sobre salud mental y reducir el estigma en las comunidades de Nueva Jersey."
