Addressing the Rising Mental Health Needs of an Aging Population

Proceedings of a Workshop

Author: Nass, Sharyl J.; Anderson, Kat M.; Andrada, Alexandra
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309712576
eISBN Pdf: 9780309712583
eISBN Epub: 9780309712606
Place of publication: United States
Year of digital publication: 2024
Month: February
Pages: 135
Language: English

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Existing systems are not prepared to provide the mental health care services needed by the growing population of older adults. The National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop in May 2023 to highlight the current state of mental health care for older adults, outline the challenges they face, and explore potential long-term strategies and solutions for addressing unmet mental health needs. Discussions emphasized information about wellness and prevention, social determinants of health in aging populations, the impact of workforce shortages and gaps, the need for supportive healthy communities, and strategies to promote positive mental health.This publication summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.

FrontMatter
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Contents
Boxes, Figures, and Table
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Proceedings of a Workshop
Appendix A: Statement of Task
Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
Appendix C: Recommendations from the 2012 IOM report on The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?
Appendix D: Recommendations from the 2020 NASEM report on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults