Suicide Risk After Dementia: Why the First Months Are Most Dangerous
Research shows suicide risk spikes after a dementia diagnosis—Learn why and how professionals can help.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
Research shows suicide risk spikes after a dementia diagnosis—Learn why and how professionals can help.| Center for Mental Health and Aging
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
