September 8, 2020
"The Role of Functional Impairment in Depression and Suicidal Behavior Among Older Adults"
Presenter: Dr. Amy Fiske
Director of Clinical Training
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology
West Virginia University
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe a lifespan developmental framework for understanding the associations among functional impairments, depression, and suicidal behavior in older adults.
- Characterize the associations between functional impairment and depression or suicidal behavior among older adults.
- Identify factors that may moderate or mediate associations between functional impairment and depression or suicidal behavior among older adults.
- Discuss implications for the prevention of depression and suicidal behavior among older adults