Mental health and aging in the 21st century

Knight, Bob G. and Sayegh, Philip (2011) Mental health and aging in the 21st century. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 23 (3). pp. 228-243. ISSN 0895-9420

Abstract

This article reviews pressing issues in mental health care for older adults in the 21st century. After examining current forces for change in older adults' mental health care and coverage, the authors discuss barriers to accessing mental health care resulting from the fragmentation of the United States health care system as well as the history behind the multiple and competing systems of care for older adults. The article continues with a discussion of goals for the provision of good mental health service delivery for older adults and concludes by addressing potential responses and future target areas regarding mental health care for older adults as well as a potential realistic collaboration to address mental health and aging.

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Item Type:	Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Permanent restricted access to published version in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
Faculty / Department / School:	Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Psychology
Date Deposited:	11 May 2016 23:52
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2018 05:25
Uncontrolled Keywords:	aging; mental health; mental illness; older adults; policy
Fields of Research :	16 Studies in Human Society > 1607 Social Work > 160702 Counselling, Welfare and Community Services 16 Studies in Human Society > 1605 Policy and Administration > 160508 Health Policy 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1701 Psychology > 170102 Developmental Psychology and Ageing
Socio-Economic Objective:	C Society > 92 Health > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920209 Mental Health Services C Society > 92 Health > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920502 Health Related to Ageing
Identification Number or DOI:	10.1080/08959420.2011.579494
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/28188

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