Metacognitive Training in Older Adults with Depressive Symptoms (MCT-Silver)

Code: ENF16079O

1 ECTS

Duration: 2 weeks/26 hours

Scientific Area: Nursing

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: E-learning

Sustainable Development Goals

3. Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Learning Goals

Learning objectives:
To train mental health and psychiatric professionals to implement Metacognitive Training for people with depressive symptoms.

Skills to be developed by students:
Acquisition of skills for the practical implementation of Metacognitive Training for older people with depressive symptoms.

Module 1 - Cognitive Errors and Metacognition
1.1 - Common Cognitive Errors in Depression
1.2 - Concept of Metacognition
Module 2 - Metacognitive Training
2.1 - Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT)
2.2 - Metacognitive Training for Older Adults with Depression (MCT-Silver)

Teaching Methods

This course, supported by the MedTech-Next Project, included the use of advanced technological resources, namely digital environments and technological platforms applied to training.
In module 1: Expository and self-learning method, using the Metacognitive Training for Depression manual and watching videos.
In module 2: Metacognitive Training sessions will be simulated for people with depressive symptoms using the course teaching materials (PowerPoint presentations with practical exercises and homework).
This course, supported by the MedTech-Next Project, includes the use of advanced technological resources, namely digital environments and technological platforms applied to training.

Assessment

Assessment is continuous, and students must attend contact hours and complete the required activities.
Assessment is graded as pass or fail, with 100% of the grade based on simulated practice exercises.