Behavioral Health for Older Adults

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If you’re in severe emotional distress, one of the first things you should do is tell someone else about it. You can also dial or text 988 from your phone to speak with a counselor who is specially trained in suicide prevention.

Jun 30, 2022

There's Always Someone to Turn to: How the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Can Help Read Article

Jun 23, 2022

Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind Read Article

Jun 8, 2022

The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson's: How It's More Than a Movement Disease Read Article

May 4, 2022

How to Find Trustworthy Mental Health Information Online Read Article

Older adults have unique risk factors for developing depression. Learn what they are—and what symptoms you should look out for.

Apr 26, 2022

How Common is Depression in Older Adults? Read Article

Chronic anxiety is not an inevitable part of getting older. Learn about the risk factors for anxiety disorders and how older adults can get the help they need.

Apr 22, 2022

Anxiety and Older Adults: A Guide to Getting the Relief You Need Read Article

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Eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can occur at any age, and treatment should involve many trained professionals

Apr 21, 2022

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate on the Basis of Age or Gender Read Article

Sep 7, 2021

Suicide and Older Adults: What You Should Know Read Article

Aug 24, 2021

The Widowhood Effect: How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse Read Article

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Using Medicare Benefits Post-COVID Read Article

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