An introduction to mental health and older people

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In this learning object you will have the chance to explore the nature and characteristics of the ageing population in the UK, what being 'old' means, and some of the complexity surrounding the concept of 'mental health'. As this learning object presents basic facts and concepts surrounding mental health and older people, we recommend that you use this object to introduce yourself to this area. Please note that this object also contains a self-assessment section where you can test how far you have assimilated the key messages from this learning object.

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Social Care Institute for Excellence SCIEgavin.nettleton@scie.org.uk
Alison MilneA.J.Milne@kent.ac.uk
Jo WarnerJ.Warner@kent.ac.uk
Brian Gearingbrian.gearing@tiscali.co.uk
Added15 Feb 2011 13:51
RegionUK
KeywordsUKOER, SWAPBox, mental health, ageing population, e-learning
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An Introduction to the Mental Health of Older People

These e-learning resources are freely available to all users and, through audio, video and interactive uses of technology, aim to raise awareness of key issues, research, messages, policies and approaches relating to the mental health of older people and, in so doing, positively impact on practice.

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