{"id":25459,"date":"2018-05-02T12:20:10","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T17:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/?p=25459"},"modified":"2025-05-15T13:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T18:03:03","slug":"older-adult-mental-health-is-focus-of-naomi-ruth-cohen-institutes-community-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/insight\/news\/older-adult-mental-health-is-focus-of-naomi-ruth-cohen-institutes-community-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Older Adult Mental Health Is Focus of Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute\u2019s Community Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"clearfix\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>June 3 conference will address many of the issues faced by 20% of older adults <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NRCIlogofinal-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"86\" \/>(CHICAGO) (MAY 2, 20<\/strong><strong>18) <\/strong>The Centers for Disease Control estimates that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/children-mental-health\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">20% <\/a>of people ages 55 or older experience some type of mental health concern, the most common of which include anxiety and mood disorders. The goal of the <a href=\"http:\/\/naomicoheninstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education<\/a> (NRCI) 17<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Community Mental Health Conference is to shine a light on some of these issues, while also informing, teaching, and identifying resources to enhance quality of life for older adults, their families and caregivers. Titled <em>Older Adult Mental Health: Opportunities and Challenges<\/em>, the conference will take place on June 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roycemore School in Evanston, IL. <a href=\"https:\/\/nrci-conference2018.Eventbrite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration<\/a> is now open and five hours of continuing education credits are available.<\/p>\n<p>Discussion groups will be moderated by experts from such organizations as North Shore Senior Center, CJE SeniorLife, and Life Changes Counseling and Care Planning, and will focus on some of the most pressing topics facing older adults, including finding needed support when one is on one\u2019s own, developmental issues in aging, managing anxiety and depression as one ages, and coping with loss.<\/p>\n<p>The opening panel includes experts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jeffrey Rediger, M.D., MDiv,<\/strong> is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Chief of Behavioral Medicine at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center. He will share advances in integrative medicine and effective approaches to addressing older adult mental health.\u00a0 Rediger\u2019s innovative approaches to holistic health have gained national attention though publications and appearances on the <em>Oprah Winfrey<\/em> and <em>Dr. Oz<\/em> shows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stanley G. McCracken, Ph.D., LCSW, RDDP<\/strong> is a lecturer at the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration. He has 40 years\u2019 experience as a clinician, educator, and consultant, and has published on mental health and older adults for the National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education.\u00a0 He regularly consults with Rush University Health and Aging and Road Home Programs; Lake County Veterans and Families Service Foundation; and Asian Human Services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nancy Carstedt,<\/strong> Executive Director of NAMI, Cook County North Suburban, will share her personal recovery journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThere have been so many advances which empower people to live vibrant, fulfilling lives as they age,\u201d said Kate Mahoney, L.C.S.W., Executive Director, NRCI. \u201cOur expert panel and discussion group leaders will share research, strategies and community resources for older adults and those who love and care for them.\u00a0 No one should feel that they have to navigate the aging process alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About NRCI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education\u2019s goal is to overcome the stigma of mental illness. The Institute promotes educational programs and supports organizations engaged in mental illness research, education, self-help, anti-discrimination and advocacy. The institute annually plans, promotes and underwrites a Community Mental Health Conference. The Conference \u2014 open to professionals and members of the public \u2014 addresses critical mental health issues. To learn more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/naomicoheninstitute.org\/\">naomicoheninstitue.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Chicago School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is a nonprofit, private school devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health sciences. The Chicago School is an affiliate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcsedsystem.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Community Solution Education System<\/a>, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. The institution serves approximately 4,300 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego); and Washington, D.C., as well as through online programs. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, (WSCUC), and its Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Chicago and Washington, D.C. are accredited by the American Psychological Association. With more than 20 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, The Chicago School is one of the leaders in professional psychology and behavioral health education. To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoschool.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.thechicagoschool.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"># # #<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT: <\/strong>Lisa Riley<br \/>\n312.410.8963<br \/>\nlriley@thechicagoschool.edu<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 3 conference will address many of the issues faced by 20% of older adults (CHICAGO) (MAY 2, 2018) The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 20% of people ages 55 or older experience some type of mental health concern, the most common of which include anxiety and mood disorders. 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