Mental Health in APS Practice (eLearning)

This course introduces Adult Protective Services professionals to key terms and behaviors associated with mental health issues commonly seen in older adults. Participants will explore the five broad categories of mental disorders, conditions affecting the brain and strategies for suicide risk assessment and intervention. The training includes practical scenarios to support learning and application in real-world settings.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the characteristics of the five broad categories of mental disorders
• Identify when and how to perform a suicide risk assessment
• Define common terms used to describe mental illnesses
• Analyze and respond to practice scenarios that mirror real-world experiences of serving older adults experiencing mental illness
• Identify reliable resources for additional information and study

NOTE: This course is self-paced and can be started and completed anytime between July 1 and June 30.