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Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate

This newly revised 5-course certificate program explores the major mental health conditions and substance use concerns facing older adults, as well as the importance of promoting mental wellness, resilience, and suicide prevention.

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As a macro social worker, Connor Simonoff Oenomel works to address both micro and macro levels of diversity, equity, inclusion, healing, and social change. Connor is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and counteracting stigma and oppression by de-pathologizing mental health, sexuality, and gender.

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CADER

Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research

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Dedicated to strengthening the workforce that provides health and social services to older adults and people with disabilities, CADER is a national leader in creating comprehensive online training for individuals and organizations.

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Success Stories

95%

of learners agreed or strongly agreed that the course helped them learn to communicate with people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

See Evaluation Report / Massachusetts EOEA Certificate Training Initiative - Full Report (2023)

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of learners agreed or strongly agreed that this course effectively taught them to identify how culture, ethnicity, and health literacy impact care transitioning.

See Evaluation Report / New York State Case Management Certificate Training Program - Full Report (2022)

98%

felt that the training improved their ability to identify key risk factors associated with suicide among older adults.

See Evaluation Report / Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development among Clergy Members (2017-2019)

94%

agreed or strongly agreed that the training enhanced their ability to identify stressors and barriers faced by immigrants and refugees.

See Evaluation Report / Strengthening Age Friendly Communities: Addressing Behavioral Health Concerns in Older Adults (2017-2019)

95%

agreed or strongly agreed that the training enhanced their ability to explain how the assessment process supports choice, self-determination, and participation.

See Evaluation Report / Connecticut Online Training Programs (2019)

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“This training will help staff at all 24 Community Mental Health Centers in Indiana better serve the growing mental health needs of our aging population,” says Zellers. “As their needs grow, so does our need to train and prepare our professionals who work with this population every day. This program will be instrumental in enhancing the ability of our workforce to care for the mental health needs of aging adults.”

Andrew Zellers, Grant Administrator and Policy Research Analyst, Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers (ICCMHC) on the course Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate

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