Calendar of Events

PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound – 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. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When […]

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Personality Disorders: Reaction to Interaction EGAMHST

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake interactions […]

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Bipolar Disorder: Creating Balance – 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. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Having […]

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Suicide and Aging…Conversations for Life! EGAMHST

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens thedoor for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methodsfor aging individuals at risk […]

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OCD: Thought-Behavior Cycle – 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. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When […]

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Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

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The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications – 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. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Antidepressants […]

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Navigating Depression

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression. This […]

Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia – 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. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A […]

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Communication 101-The Basics

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken,relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supportsone’s voice being […]

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