Filling the gap for geriatric mental health counseling
Dr. Jaclynn FafferI was saddened to read the news article ranking Florida in the bottom 20 percent of all states when it comes to health, particularly as...
Mental Health Crisis: Senior doctor explains why teens are more depressed, anxious and lonely...
Teen mental health crisis: Adolescence should be a time of curiosity and optimism, full of social friendships. Yet more of today’s teenagers are feeling hopeless, afraid, and...
How to help seniors experiencing mental health issues
This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here.Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues...
Elderly woman with mental health ailments missing: CHP
(KRON) – The California Highway Patrol is asking for help in locating an elderly woman with mental health ailments who went missing on Friday. Peggy Young is...
Jacqueline Wilson highlights seniors’ mental health support at community center
Seniors in Corona are finding hope and connection through community programs, as highlighted by Jacqueline Wilson, a senior community service leader. At a recent City Council meeting,...
8 Hidden Mental Health Benefits Medicare Won’t Advertise
When most people think of Medicare, they picture hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs. But what often goes unnoticed is how much mental health support is...
Study shows learning new skills helped older adults combat COVID depression, loneliness
A groundbreaking study from University of California, Riverside, reveals that older...
Seniors with mental illnesses to be evicted from San Francisco General Hospital
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In San Francisco on Thursday, residents, family, staff and supporters demonstrated against a plan to close the Behavioral Health Center at SF General...
Youth And Senior Citizens Networking At Mental Awareness Workshop
KUCHING: The intergenerational approach highlighted in the Senior Citizens’ Mental Awareness Workshop has strengthened ties between youth and senior citizens, while raising awareness on the importance of...
