Calendar of Events

Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Free

Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Free

Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis EGAMHST

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstood throughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality, and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are […]

Free

Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Free

Canceled: Webinar: OCD: Thought-Behavior Cycle -WGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric team. CE’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily […]

Free

PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound – WGAMHST

Jackson County Public Library 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, United States

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CE’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews […]

Free

Webinar: Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstoodthroughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality,and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through […]

Free

Webinar: Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treatingolder individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use,and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for thisdemographic. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 3 (Acupuncture, Aroma Therapy, Essential Oils, and Massage) – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CE’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

Free

Webinar: Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstoodthroughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality,and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through […]

Free