CMH2001

Mental health of the elderly

(MED)

6 points + Parkville + off campus distributed learning + First semester

Synopsis: Topics include dementia, depression, delirium, and delusional disorders, as well as recent developments in these areas and how appropriate services are delivered. Other major areas are treatment and management issues of the elderly.

Assessment: Study journal: 30% + Written assessment (4000 words): 70%