Mental Health

Promoting programs that help older adults cope

Depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health issues don't disappear with age. In fact, many older adults find themselves coping with challenges they never faced before.

Yet, few older adults receive treatment for mental health issues because they believe their symptoms are a normal part of aging. They're not.

Left untreated, mental health disorders can lead to fatigue, illness, and even suicide. But like younger people, older adults can find relief through proven interventions. We promote programs that work.

How We Help

Encouraging Healthy IDEAS
Depression is prevalent among older adults. Healthy IDEAS helps organizations screen for it — and connect older adults with professionals who can help. See how it works.
Turning around Depression
We promote the PEARLS program to give seniors tips on how to manage depression and improve their quality of life. Find out how you can bring it to your community.
Snuffing Out Substance Abuse
We worked with government partners to produce a toolkit that helps organizations educate older adults about substance abuse. Download the Get Connected! toolkit.

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