SUPPORTING THE RESIDENT WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: TYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS

Course overview

Throughout the nursing home industry, care providers are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of residents admitted with a diagnosis of mental illness. This presents a significant challenge to care providers whose professional education may not have adequately prepared them to care for these residents. During this information packed webinar, participants will: Review the most common types of mental illness among our residents. Identify the challenges and behaviors common among residents with mental illness. Gain practical ideas for supporting residents with mental illness. Understand their role related to residents with mental illness.