Calendar of Events

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can this be real?

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: terry.spencer@vayahealth.com

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Free

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can this be real?

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: amy.penley@vayahealth.com

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. RSVP: terry.spencer@vayahealth.com

Free

Person (RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated […]

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. RSVP: denee.shipman@vayahealth.com

Free

Person (RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated […]

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free

Person (RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated […]

Free