DEMENTIA AND PUBLIC HEALTH

MEDICINE 927

Introduces the diagnosis, treatment and management of cognitive decline in Spanish-Speaking populations, including the socioecological evaluations and coordination of care with community agencies after a diagnosis is made. Explore the intersections of health, culture and environment and delves into how public policies, healthcare processes and organizational factors affect the quality of care delivered to Spanish-Speaking individuals, and the availability and use of resources in the community.

PSYCHIAT 930

Care of older adults with mental illness, including late-life depression and anxiety, suicidality, dementia, and substance use disorders. Under the supervision of clinicians with extensive experience in the care of older adults, help care for patients in inpatient, outpatient and long-term care settings. Have the opportunity to experience public health approaches to improving the mental health of older adults, for example, by attending caregiver support groups.

PSYCHIAT 715

Offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge of Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health concepts, assessment and diagnosis to planning and implementation of relationship-based and individual treatment approaches as well as to program development and policy. Students will be introduced to best practices and evidence based multi-disciplinary treatment approaches to address a range of presenting issues, settings, and cultural contexts for vulnerable children who are evidencing social, emotional, behavioral or attentional disturbances and parents with psychiatric disorders. Implications for informing policy across systems of care will be addressed. During the course of the semester, students will benefit from invited state and national speakers and guest faculty and instructors from the UW speaking on their areas of expertise.

PSYCHIAT 933

Broad set of experiences in public health service and public health advocacy, and exposure to a number of community resources and organizations. Spend time within a mental health integrated care setting under faculty supervision. These models of care have been shown to be cost-effective ways of delivering mental health care to large numbers of patients, thereby addressing a public health need given the serious shortage of Psychiatrists. Work with the Wisconsin Medical Society to receive media training and write and record a public service announcement on a Psychiatric public health issue. Receive Advocacy training. Attend meetings of local professional advocacy organizations (e.g., the Wisconsin Medical Society, Dane County Medical Society) with the Course Director, dependent on time of enrollment.

NURSING 511

Provides an introduction to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, with a focus on community supports for people living with dementia. Work across disciplines to learn how different areas of society can become dementia friendly and how to integrate relevant approaches in their future careers. Participate in a service-learning opportunity where you will work with local dementia-friendly community groups to strengthen supports for people with dementia and their caregivers.