When we think about trauma, we often imagine its effects on younger people—children, teens, or adults in midlife. But what about people 65 and older? The truth is trauma […] The post Why Does Trauma Go Untreated in Older Adults? appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
When an older loved one completes alcohol detox and enters a medical rehab program, families often feel a swirl of emotions: relief, hope, fear, and sometimes overwhelm. You may find […] The post 7 Steps to Support an Older Adult After Alcohol Detox appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
What does it really take to build a national movement for mental health and aging? If you’ve ever had a big dream or felt a deep calling to change the […] The post Behind the Scenes of Building the Center for Mental Health & Aging appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
Up to 1 in 5 older adults lives with a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder. And yet—most go undiagnosed and untreated. Why? Because too often […] The post 10 Ways to Help Older Adults Get Mental Health Care appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
20-22% of older adults live with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, or a dementia-related disorder. Yet, the vast majority go undetected and untreated. Why? […] The post 10 Barriers Keeping Older Adults from Mental Health Care appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
What kind of world are we living in where a person who needs assisted living—someone with dementia, functional disabilities, or frailty—can be detained by ICE? A recent email from […] The post Immigration Rights & Resources in Long-Term Care appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
As I write this the wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced more than 100,000 people, and destroyed homes and communities. I’ve heard heartbreaking stories of older adults and people with […] The post Trauma and Older Adults: Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, and Unique Considerations appeared first on Center for Mental Health and Aging.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
How women can care for their mental and emotional well-being throughout pregnancy and postpartum.| The Couch: A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog
No matter your incentive for seeking help, it's helpful to understand where the roles of a life coach and a therapist splinter, so you can make an informed decision on which is right for you!| The Couch: A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog