Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: Person(RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughtsand behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever lookexactly the same. This course defines personality disorders, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one. This is a free in-person […]

Free

EGAMHST: The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. Course participants will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. As always, we include the action, use and side effects of this classification of medication. This is […]

Free

EGAMHST: Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can This Be Real?

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

This curriculum is designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder. Discussion and scenarios allow participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through […]

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Anti-Depressant Medications

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

Antidepressants treat depression of course, but did you realize there are other uses for this classification of medication? Join us to learn about the traditional and secondary uses of antidepressants, side effects, and safe administration protocols.

Free

Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and despair.  In this course, we examine different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression focusing on moving from a place of simply surviving to one of thriving.

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Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!”  Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can be of benefit both to the caregiver and individual experiencing a crisis.  This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience an increase in […]

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Suicide Indicators, Response, and Prevention

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

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Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

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Overcoming Communication Barriers with Mental Health

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process.  We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]

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