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
The University of Louisiana Monroe'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.
WHAT: ULM Gerontology/LDH webinar series on COVID-19 and mental health
WHEN: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 17, July 31, Aug. 21, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23
WHERE: Via Zoom; registration mandatory at https://forms.gle/X4X79YSHZjzxXode9
INFO: Zoom information will be emailed the day before the webinar
CONTACT: Anita Sharma, Ph.D., LCSW, 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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Impacts of COVID-19 on the elderly population as depression and suicide rates increased
among the elderly during the pandemic
ULM Gerontology Program Director Anita Sharma, Ph.D., LCSW, will present on issues
relating to the elderly population.
“I am quite excited by the partnership between the ULM Gerontology Program and the
Louisiana Department of Health. Together, we can raise awareness about health and
behavioral issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Sharma said.
The webinars are delivered via Zoom, and registration is mandatory. To register go
to https://forms.gle/X4X79YSHZjzxXode9. 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 asharma@ulm.edu.
