Put Mental Health into “Healthy Aging”

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Jaclyn Nguyen, BA, BS
• October 1st, 2019
• anxiety disorders, depression, healthy aging, life satisfaction, older adult mental health, psychological well-being, psychotic disorders, public health policy
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In June 2019 the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued a report on the health of older adults5. That’s good news since it reflects serious recognition of the aging of the population of New York City and of the need for the field of public health to pay greater attention to...

The Mental Health Needs of Older Adults

• By: Thomas Grinley, MS, MBA, CMQ/OE, LSSGB, CCISM New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services
• April 1st, 2019
• aging adults, anxiety, dementia, depression, hoarding, older adult mental health, psychosis, suicide risk
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Our society continues to age, and it is estimated that by 2030 there will be more than 75 million Americans over the age of 65. The population of older adults (60 YO+) is growing faster than any other age group. According to Institute of Medicine, 1 in 5 older adults will experience at least one...