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Older Adults and Mental Health - National Institute of Mental

(9 days ago) Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless, or on edge See more

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

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Mental health of older adults - World Health Organization (WHO)

(8 days ago) WEBThe most common mental health conditions for older adults are depression and anxiety. GHE 2019 shows that globally, around a quarter of deaths from suicide …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults

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What to Know About Mental Health as You Get Older - WebMD

(5 days ago) WEBOne in 4 older adults experiences issues with their mental health. The most common issues are depression, dementia, and anxiety. Depression and dementia are …

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/mental-health-in-older-adults

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Mental Health Concerns and Aging Psychology Today

(Just Now) WEBLoneliness has been a longstanding problem for people across many age brackets. In fact, more than a third of adults aged 45 and older feel lonely now and then; and some …

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

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Mental Health and Aging - Centers for Disease Control and …

(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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Mental Health In Older Adults: What To Know – Forbes Health

(4 days ago) WEBSymptoms of depression in older adults can include: Persistent sad mood occurring most of the day, nearly every day. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities on …

https://www.forbes.com/health/senior-living/mental-health-in-older-adults/

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

(7 days ago) WEBOlder men have the highest suicide rate of any age group (7). Men aged 85 years or older have a suicide rate of 45.23 per 100,000, compared to an overall rate of 11.01 per …

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

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Depression In Older Adults: More Facts Mental Health America

(2 days ago) WEBOnly 38% of adults aged 65 and over believe that depression is a “health” problem. If suffering from depression, older adults are more likely than any other group to “handle it …

https://www.mhanational.org/depression-older-adults-more-facts

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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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How We Can Help Improve Mental Health for Older …

(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 …

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

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Depression in Elderly Adults: Strategies To Cope

(6 days ago) WEBDistance themselves from communities, activities and other social groups they used to be part of. Shower less often and/or stop caring about their appearance. …

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/depression-in-elderly

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How Do We Address the Mental Health Crisis Among Older Adults?

(7 days ago) WEBThe ongoing opioid crisis has only contributed to this trend, and it is estimated that 5.7 million adults over the age of 50 will require treatment for a substance use disorder in …

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

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Depression in Older Adults Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBThese fact sheets are brought to you through a joint partnership with the National Council on Aging. Mental Health America collaborates with the National Council on Aging …

https://www.mhanational.org/depression-older-adults

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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 …

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

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Older Adult Mental Health - MedlinePlus

(1 days ago) WEBSome of the warning signs of mental disorders in older adults include: Changes in mood or energy level. A change in your eating or sleeping habits. …

https://medlineplus.gov/olderadultmentalhealth.html

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Seniors: Expert Warns About These 7 Common Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WEBDepressive disorders are estimated to affect 6.5 million people who are 65 or older, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. While the overall rate of …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/seniors-expert-warns-about-these-7-common-mental-health-issues/ss-AA1hzcDH

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Creative Hobbies for Older Adults that Promote Mental Health

(4 days ago) WEBThis is especially true for senior adults, who are more prone to depression due to isolation and loneliness. In fact, studies have shown that senior hobbies positively …

https://bethesdahealth.org/blog/2024/05/07/creative-hobbies-for-older-adults-that-promote-mental-health/

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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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How We Can Take Better Care of Seniors - The Atlantic

(4 days ago) WEBGrappling with a variety of mental and physical challenges, seniors require more than just the right medicine. That is where value-based health care comes in: It is about taking …

https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/humana-2024/how-can-we-take-better-care-of-seniors/3890/

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HMH Palisades Medical Center-Outpatient Counseling Center-NB

(4 days ago) WEBPalisades Medical Center - Outpatient Mental Health Services - North Bergen. Behavioral Health Facility 7101 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, NJ 07047. Distance: Miles …

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hmh-palisades-medical-center-outpatient-counseling-center-nb

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Local seniors staying mentally, physically fit thanks to fitness classes

(6 days ago) WEBTOWN 'N' COUNTRY, Fla. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so there is no better time for the Town 'N' Country Senior Center to showcase its new …

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/local-seniors-staying-mentally-physically-fit-thanks-to-fitness-classes

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The Check-Up: How seniors can better take care of their mental …

(7 days ago) WEBKeep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of …

https://www.sentinelsource.com/checkup/the-check-up-how-seniors-can-better-take-care-of-their-mental-health/article_379aa8ee-e3ce-54e0-8ceb-9a0bbd958ad0.html

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Mental Health and Aging in America - Centers for Disease Control …

(7 days ago) WEBMental health is essential to overall health and well-being. The State of Mental Health and Aging in America Issue Briefs, created by CDC in partnership with …

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

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Innovative Program Promotes Brain Health for Seniors

(Just Now) WEBHUD RA Patton speaks to seniors during Rutger's African-American Brain Health Initiative event: HUD Region II RA Lynne Patton (center) flanked by Rutgers …

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

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Bergen County Community Mental Health Resource List

(6 days ago) WEBMental Health Law Project (MHLP) Accepting referrals via telephone Building/courts are closed to public, with exception of emergent actions Postponing upcoming Social …

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/About_Bergen_County/News__Press/COVID/COVID-19_Community_Resources_04_23_2020.pdf

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WEBAbout 38 percent of those with referrals who had mental health disorders and 40 percent of those who had substance use disorders had received counseling; …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.html

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEBLucy Kim, a Yale senior who has lobbied for better mental health support on campus, described the prevalence inflation hypothesis as “disheartening, dismissive and …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Get the Facts on Healthy Aging - The National Council on Aging

(Just Now) WEBGet the facts on healthy aging and older adults. Nearly 56 million Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 94.7 …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-healthy-aging/

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ERIE COUNTY CELEBRATES OLDER AMERICANS, MENTAL HEALTH …

(5 days ago) WEBErie County Executive Poloncarz joins 100 older adults at Burchfield Penney Art Center as part of Senior Services’ University Express program . Commissioner of …

https://www4.erie.gov/exec/press/erie-county-celebrates-older-americans-mental-health-awareness-month-may

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How Older Daters are Coping With the Surge in S.T.I.s - The New …

(Just Now) WEBHow to talk about sexual health with doctors and partners. Amy recently had her annual visit with her gynecologist of 35 years. At the end of the appointment, she …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/well/live/sti-seniors-chlamydia-syphilis.html

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In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis

(3 days ago) WEBFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/07/texas-mental-health-hospitals-er/

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2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young …

(5 days ago) WEBEach question related to mental health and suicide was preceded by a message stating, “If at any time you need to talk to someone about your mental health …

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBThe country’s jails and prisons have become its largest provider of inpatient mental health treatment, with 10 times as many seriously mentally ill people now held …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Mental health crisis among teenagers requires bold action, but …

(2 days ago) WEBPublic health data reveals a jump in rates of psychological distress for teenagers in the past decade — as well as self-harm. The "C" word gets thrown around …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/mental-health-crisis-teenagers-generation-overwhelmed/103611004

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What is Cinco de Mayo? Know the meaning, origins of May 5 holiday

(8 days ago) WEBPart of the confusion among many Americans about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates is likely because it's much catchier-sounding and easier for English speakers …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/04/what-is-cinco-de-mayo/73526083007/

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Physical Fitness Linked to Better Mental Health in Young People

(1 days ago) WEBThe risk of mental health disorder was weighted against three metrics for physical fitness: cardio fitness, as measured by a student’s time in an 800-meter run; …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/health/adolescents-exercise-mental-health.html

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Opinion When There’s Nowhere for Your Children to Be Safe

(7 days ago) WEBThese hospitals were supposed to be replaced by “some 1,500 community mental health centers across the country, each of which would provide five essential …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/opinion/adult-children-mental-illness.html

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