Suicide Prevention in the Aging

• By: Thomas Grinley, MS, MBA, CMQ/OE, LSSGB, CCISM New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services
• July 1st, 2017
• comorbid conditions, depression screening, mental health treatment, older adults, primary care detection, social isolation, suicide prevention, suicide risk
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By 2040, it is estimated that 82 million Americans will be over the age of 65. Approximately 16 million of them will have mental health issues and/or substance use disorders (SAMHSA, 2017). It is also known that the highest rate of suicide is among those 65 years and older. 90% of those who die by...