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

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