Calendar of Events

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 4 (Animal Assisted Therapy, Art, & Laughter) – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, […]

Free

Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia: The Four Main Types – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Neurocognitive disorders, often miscategorized as dementia, can be frightening, overwhelming, and complicated to understand. This course examines the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), symptoms, risk factors, […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 3 (Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, & Massage) – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, […]

Free

Navigating Depression – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others […]

Free

An Overview of Mental Health – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This introductory course aims to educate individuals on the most common mental health diagnoses among the aging population, along with treatment options to help overcome stigma. Variations between mental […]

Free

Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments will be […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 2 (Meditation, Mindfulness, Spirituality, & Yoga) – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, […]

Free

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course identifies […]

Free

The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this medication? This course will examine the traditional use of antidepressant medications, potential side effects, and administration […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 1 (Color, Music, and Nutrition) – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, […]

Free