Examining the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Live Event

Examining the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Mental Health Across the Lifespan

Thursday, September 25, 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm US Eastern Time

Part of: Aging Summit: Knowledge for Care

Conference Details

Aging Summit: Knowledge for Care
September 25 – 27, 2025 See agenda for times
Up to 17 CE hours available
10 Sessions

This Session

Examining the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Sep 25, 10:30 AM US Eastern Time
1.5 CE Hours
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About the Event

The opioid epidemic has contributed to lower life expectancy in the U.S., and continues to be a leading cause of death for substance-related fatalities for Americans across the lifespan. A substantive body of research has highlighted the impact of non-medical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) on mental health, such as greater psychological distress and higher odds for having major depressive episodes and increased suicidality. Using original, published research from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this presentation will provide a detailed background for understanding the impact of the opioid epidemic on mental health across the lifecourse, with focus on ways that providers and community partners can support older adult populations impacted by this public health crisis.

Live Event This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

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Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for an interprofessional audience of healthcare providers, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT's, nurses, medical doctors, and dietitians.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the background and history of the opioid epidemic on populations across the lifecourse in the U.S.
  2. 2 Identify and state the specific risk and protective factors related to opioid misuse with mental health for older adult populations.
  3. 3 List the possible solutions that can be implemented in clinical settings and community settings as providers and/or advocates.

Disclosure to Learners

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Faculty

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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