Published June 15, 2020
All sessions are via Zoom, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 17, July 31, Aug. 21, Sept. 25
and Oct. 23听
51萝莉's Gerontology Program and the Louisiana Department
of Health are presenting a COVID-19 mental/behavioral health webinar via Zoom from
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
This is the first of a five-part webinar series sponsored by the LDH Office of Community
Partnerships and Health Equity and Office of Behavioral Health.听
听WHAT:听51萝莉 Gerontology/LDH webinar series on COVID-19 and mental health听
WHEN:听11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 17, July 31, Aug. 21, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23
WHERE:听Via Zoom; registration mandatory at听
INFO:听Zoom information will be emailed the day before the webinar
CONTACT:听Anita Sharma, Ph.D., LCSW,听asharma@ulm.edu
The June 17 introductory webinar includes:
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A brief biological background on the virus.
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Methods for effectively preventing transmission.
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Phases of state reopening and general updates.
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Myths/stigmas associated with mental and behavioral health.
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Stressors and reactors triggered when coping with COVID-19
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听Impacts of COVID-19 on the elderly population as depression and suicide rates increased
among the elderly during the pandemic
51萝莉 Gerontology Program Director Anita Sharma, Ph.D., LCSW, will present on issues
relating to the elderly population. 听
鈥淚 am quite excited by the partnership between the 51萝莉 Gerontology Program and the
Louisiana Department of Health. Together, we can raise awareness about health and
behavioral issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic,鈥� Sharma said.
The webinars are delivered via Zoom, and registration is mandatory. To register go
to听. Information on how to join the session will be emailed the day before the event.
All sessions are 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The dates are June 17, July 31, Aug. 21, Sept.
25 and Oct. 23. All webinars will include Spanish translators and ASL interpreters.
For more information, contact Anita Sharma at听asharma@ulm.edu.
