MIND MATTERS: MENTAL HEALTH FOR THIS TIME OF LIFE

COURSE LEADERS: Dr. Kip Doran
MEETS: 8 Thursdays TIME: 10:00am - 12:00pm
DATES COURSE MEETS: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
PRICE: $75.00
LOCATION: 8081 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Map
TYPE: Lecture,Discussion,Q&A
CATEGORY: SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY & MEDICINE
DESCRIPTION:

Mature adults experience significant life changes: retirement, health issues and loss to name a few. Many of these changes have emotional and mental health components which can at times disrupt emotional equilibrium. Get the facts from an expert on the common mental and emotional issues facing individuals in the latter stages of their lives, and their remedies. Topics will include: Depression and Suicide; Anxiety, Fears and Panic Attacks; Alzheimer’s Disease; the Mental Response to Life Trauma; Grief and Grieving; Solving Loneliness and Boredom; Substance Abuse; and Finding Happiness. Learn about the many common myths and truths about mental conditions, finding competent help and support, the best uses of talking therapy and/or medication, and how to assist others with emotional issues.

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