SS1109 - Introduction to Ageing and Mental Health

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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The subject provides an introduction to ageing and mental health. The demography of the aged population in both the USA and Australia is addressed. The biological, social and psychological processes of ageing as well as the stereotypes of ageing and successful ageing are discussed in conjunction with concerns of race, gender and crime. The demography, prevalence and adequacy of the services for both mental disorders of the normal population and those of the elderly are covered. Additionally common emotional problems, psychiatric disorders and cognitive disorders of the elderly are addressed.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of emotional changes, depression, anxiety, mood and cognitive disorders;
• demonstrate an understanding of the stereotypes of ageing and successful ageing;
• demonstrate knowledge of biological, social and psychological processes of ageing;
• demonstrate knowledge of the demography of the aged in Australia;
• recognise and have an overview of the issues involved in classification; ethics; counselling; care; race; gender and crime.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

SS1104

Availabilities
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	edbkw
Lecturer:	jc164761.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	.
, Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	edbkw
Lecturer:	jc164761.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	.

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