Mental Health First Aid USA for Seniors...and Loved Ones
Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults from NYC Health…City of New York… “Mental illness and aging can often be a double stigma. According to the National Council on Aging, the number of Americans 85 and older will triple by the year 2050. Older adults and care partners are less likely to identify a problem as a symptom of a mental health disorder. Furthermore, older adults have high rates of late onset mental health disorders (anxiety/depression) and low rates of identification and...