Geriatric Mental Health Workbook: Assessment, Cognitive Screening, and Care Planning

Strong geriatric mental health practice depends on structured assessment that integrates cognitive, mood, medical, and social dimensions. This hands-on workbook walks through that integration with templates and case-based exercises. By the end of this course you will have structured assessment frameworks across domains, cognitive screening protocols, care planning templates, and case-based examples that illustrate integrated practice. What you will learn: - How to conduct a structured mental health assessment in older adults - How to administer and interpret common cognitive screening tools - How to assess for mood disorders including geriatric-specific measures - How to evaluate the role of medications and medical conditions - How to assess capacity for specific decisions within scope - How to plan care that integrates psychotherapy, medication considerations, and social support - How to coordinate with primary care, geriatric medicine, and family members The course is structured as a workbook. Each module covers one area, provides templates, walks through a filled example, and guides you to complete your own version with practice cases. This course is written for mental health clinicians and trainees working with older adults, and for allied professionals integrating mental health considerations within scope. It does not replace supervised clinical training or licensure requirements. By the end you will have a structured personal toolkit for geriatric mental health assessment and care planning.