‘Snap out of it’: American seniors shy away from depression care despite concerns
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 17, 2020
Many seniors who reported that they may be depressed during the coronavirus pandemic say they will not seek treatment for their symptoms, a new poll has found.
Mentally ill need more consideration in disaster preparedness efforts, researchers say
May 26, 2011
When planning disaster-response programs, organizers often overlook the needs of individuals with mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, addiction and bipolar disorder, bioethicists say.
Increase in mentally ill seniors likely, study says
May 18, 2011
U.S. healthcare providers need to prepare for a big increase in the number of elderly people with dementia and other mental illnesses, according to a new study.