Senior Americans Mental Health Awareness
Our senior Americans make up many "communities of strength" across our nation by having built resilience, strength, success, failure, and joy through must difficulty, throughout their lives.
As our senior citizens often need supplemental support and protection, as do those with mental health issues, this population can often be exploited and abused.
-20% of people over the age of 55 suffer from a mental disorder,
-2/3 of nursing home residents exhibit mental and behavioral problems
-less than 3% of older adults report seeing a mental health professional for thier problems
-Senior Americans severly underutilize mental health services
-Those over the age of 55 are at a much higher risk for developing depression and/or anxiety
Together, we can help our seniors take care of their mental health, destigmatize their issues, and provide the healthcare they deserve.
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