Compassion, Resilience, and Self-Care for Caregivers and Staff Supporting Older Adults Living with Mental Health Challenges
Dr. Laura Leone is a Lead Consultant for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing since 2018 and has worked in the behavioral and integrated health field for over 25 years, providing organizational leadership and direct services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, in addition to presenting, publishing, training, and consulting nationally.
Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff Through Workforce Development and Training
A webinar with Dr. Bronwyn Keefe describing an online certificate program in Behavioral Health and Aging intended to increase senior center staff knowledge and skills. Part of the “Making Sense of SILVER Research” series in Health Aging.
Thriving in Recovery
Aging with dignity and purpose is a universal aspiration, but for older adults with serious mental illnesses (SMI), systemic barriers often stand in the way of thriving. This engaging session explores the unique intersection of aging, mental health, and recovery, shining a spotlight on the top five ways we can advance health access and inclusivity […]
Can the Science of Wellbeing Enhance Aging for Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions?
There is a growing body of research into the science of wellbeing, with well-supported theories and related interventions. Nonetheless, older adults with serious mental health conditions continue to face decreased rates of wellbeing, increased feelings of isolation and loneliness, and lower life satisfaction overall. Can the good news from the world of wellbeing change those […]
Helping Older Adults With Psychiatric Disabilities Find Independence
Erika R. Carr, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine and is also the Director of the Inpatient Psychology Service and Director of the Behavioral Intervention Service at Connecticut Mental Health Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Carr’s primary research and clinical interests are positive behavioral support interventions, unique concerns of women […]
Old Before Their Time
People living with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) are more likely to have long-term health issues at a younger age, increasing their risk of dying prematurely. While much is understood about the health risks in this population, we don’t understand as much about how aging affects their ability to do everyday activities like walking up […]
Promoting Recovery Among Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions
This presentation will discuss the needs of older adults who have serious mental health issues and the way that we’re working to help them in their communities. We’ll discuss a program we’ve developed to improve their health and social skills. We’ll also look at the different ways we’ve tried to make this program work, what’s […]
Forging a Resilient Alliance to Promote Connectedness
With guest experts Dr. Laura Leone, Lyn Legere, and Karen Gross Laura Leone, DSW, MSSW, LMSW is a consultant for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. She has worked in the behavioral and integrated health field providing organizational leadership and direct services across the lifespan, including for older adults. Having published, trained, and consulted nationally, […]
Valued Social Roles in Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
This 90 minute webinar by the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging discusses the way that social roles develop as individuals age and life circumstances change. When working with older adults living with serious psychiatric disabilities it is important to understand how role loss and gain may impact mental health and […]