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How We Can Help Improve Mental Health for Older Adults

(1 days ago) WebAmong people 50 and older, 14.5% are living with a mental health issue such as an anxiety disorder, depression, or a substance use problem. 1 Rising rates of social isolation and loneliness, the ongoing risk of suicide, …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/supporting-older-adult-mental-health-what-you-can-do

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Older Adults and Mental Health - National Institute of …

(9 days ago) WebMental health is important at every stage of life. Effective treatment options are available to help older adults manage their mental health and improve their quality of life. Recognizing the signs and seeing a health care …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults-and-mental-health

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How Do We Address the Mental Health Crisis Among …

(7 days ago) WebBetween 25-30% (or 20 million) older adults have reported these mental health disorders since April 2020. 1 Physical distancing and quarantine have led many older adults and …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-to-improve-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-use-care-for-older-adults

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Mental health care for older adults: recent advances and …

(3 days ago) WebIn a recent study of over 5,000 American adults, adverse mental or behavioral health symptoms were much more prevalent among adults aged 18‐25 …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9453913/

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Mental Health Concerns and Aging Psychology Today

(Just Now) WebAccording to Pew Research, 27 percent of people age 60 and older live on their own--a group at high risk of isolation. It’s not a surprise that this age group feels the pain of …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/aging/mental-health-in-aging

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Behavioral Health Programs for Older Adults - The …

(2 days ago) WebLearn more about evidence-based programs focused on addressing behavioral health as we age, including an in-home program designed to ease depression symptoms, a medication safety program, and a group …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/advancing-behavioral-health-programs-for-older-adults

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Mental Health and Aging - Centers for Disease Control …

(1 days ago) WebMental Health and Aging. Mental health is important at every stage of life and it includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. As people age, they may …

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/olderadultsandhealthyaging/mental-health-and-aging.html

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Improving Behavioral Health Care For Older Americans

(7 days ago) WebThe Answer Is Now. Faced with the task of improving behavioral health care for older Americans, the question we should ask remains, “If not now, when?”. In 2019, 54.1 million people in the

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/improving-behavioral-health-care-older-americans-if-not-now

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Depression and Older Adults National Institute on Aging

(6 days ago) WebDepression is a serious mood disorder. It can affect the way you feel, act, and think. Depression is a common problem among older adults, but clinical depression is not a …

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/mental-and-emotional-health/depression-and-older-adults

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Full article: Behavioral Health Innovations for Older Adults

(6 days ago) WebThe first review paper describes 26 articles (23 studies) of “low intensity” interventions (self-help, psychoeducation, bibliotherapy, etc.) for older adults with mild-to …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07317115.2022.2031658

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The State of Mental Health and Aging in America - Centers for …

(7 days ago) WebMental health issues are often implicated as a factor in cases of suicide. Older men have the highest suicide rate of any age group (7). Men aged 85 years or older have a suicide …

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/pdf/mental_health.pdf

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Characteristics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults …

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. Older adults living in residential care settings have a high prevalence rate of depression and anxiety disorders. A systematic review of studies …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6053602/

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Understanding Senior Mental Health Issues - AgingCare.com

(1 days ago) WebCall 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 to receive referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order …

https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/Understanding-Mental-Health-Issues-in-Seniors-209387.htm

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What mental health access looks like for Oregon’s older adults

(1 days ago) WebOregon’s Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative was launched in 2015 to address those challenges. It funds 24 specialists across the state who work to improve …

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/14/what-mental-health-access-looks-like-for-oregons-older-adults/

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Understanding Mental Health Challenges Faced by Seniors

(3 days ago) WebThe Senior Adult Program provides short-term crisis stabilization for patients aged 55 and older experiencing emotional and behavioral disorders such as anxiety, …

https://peakbehavioral.com/understanding-mental-health-challenges-faced-by-seniors/

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WebBehavioral health remains a top priority for the AHA as it cuts across each pillar in our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. During Mental Health Awareness Month and …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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Behavioral Health for Older Adults - The National Council on Aging

(9 days ago) WebAccording to the CDC, 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. Get information and resources on how to manage your …

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/behavioral-health/

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Behavioral Health News

(3 days ago) WebJanuary 22nd, 2024. addiction, behavioral health community, continuum of care, employment, homelessness, hope, housing, lived experience, mental health, peer …

https://behavioralhealthnews.org/

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Senior Health in New Jersey NJ Geriatric Medicine

(1 days ago) WebIf a loved one is dealing with geriatric behavioral health issues, you can count on the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network for support. Our Access Center offers …

https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/senior-health/

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WebHelping Those In Need. NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental …

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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Innovative Program Promotes Brain Health for Seniors

(Just Now) WebDr. Mark Gluck, Director of the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience and Assistant Chancellor Diane Hill, director of the Office of University …

https://archives.hud.gov/local/nj/goodstories/2017-12-07.cfm

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Medicare, trying to do a better job on chronic care, is hitting - NPR

(4 days ago) WebUnityPoint Health, a large integrated health system based in Iowa, tried doing chronic care management on its own, but found it administratively burdensome, …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/17/1244879040/medicare-chronic-care-management-seniors

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5 Strategies for Improving Mental Health at Work - Harvard …

(2 days ago) WebThe author, who wrote a book on mental health and work last year, explores several key ways organizations haven’t gone far enough in implementing a culture of well …

https://hbr.org/2024/04/5-strategies-for-improving-mental-health-at-work

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Senior psychology major reveals how South Carolina Honors …

(6 days ago) WebToday, Moniz is a part-time research assistant on nationally renowned psychology professor Mark Weist’s School Behavioral Health Team. As a senior, she …

https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/honors_college/about/news/2024/senior_reveals_how_honorscollege_transformed_her_life.php

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Samantha R lawsuit may improve behavioral care for thousands

(Just Now) WebThe Rhoneys filed a lawsuit in 2017 that became known as the Samantha R. case. Disability Rights NC argued that the failure to provide access to community- and …

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287806635.html

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Behavioral Health Programs for Older Adults - The National …

(3 days ago) WebExplore these proven behavioral health programs for older adults. Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression Empowering Activities for Seniors) Healthy IDEAS is a …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/behavioral-health-programs-for-older-adults/

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‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’ - The New York Times

(6 days ago) WebWhen it came to housing, Susan Apel and Keith Irwin thought they had planned adroitly for later life. They bought a four-bedroom house on two acres in …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/health/seniors-home-equity-mortgages.html

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A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it …

(1 days ago) WebThe National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, set aside about $5 million for the research, but that's not enough to pay for the study which …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/22/1245872510/a-cheap-drug-may-slow-down-aging-a-study-will-determine-if-it-works

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Hoboken University Medical Center announces opening of new …

(6 days ago) WebJersey Journal file photoThe Hoboken University Medical Center is opening a new unit for seniors in order to provide them with specialized health care, the hospital …

https://www.nj.com/hobokennow/2010/07/hoboken_university_medical_cen_18.html

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How Senior Centers Can Prevent and Identify Mental Health Issues …

(3 days ago) WebThe nation’s 10,000+ senior centers are known in many towns and municipalities as the “go to” place for assistance. Often the community front door for social engagement and …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/preventing-and-identifying-behavioral-health-issues-in-older-adults-best-practices-for-senior-center-professionals

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Adderall Abuse Risks Becoming Another Opioid Crisis, DEA Says

(1 days ago) WebThe fast rise of prescriptions for Adderall and other stimulants, along with rampant online treatment and advertising, suggest the start of another drug crisis like the …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/adderall-abuse-risks-becoming-another-opioid-crisis-dea-says

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