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Lisa Whitten
Argosy University
PSY 492 Advanced General Psychology
Dr. Guykesha Smith
Mental Illness and the Aging
Hypothesis: Mental illness is not properly diagnosed in the aging
population due to the misconception that mental illness is a normal sign of
the aging process.
Abstract
Patients fear being institutionalized – do not seek treatment
Doctors believe mental illness is part of aging
Lack of services available
Misdiagnosis and Misconceptions
SuicideBoth Beneck-Higgins and Crumpacker refer
to the high suicide rate in the elderly
Lack of hope in these patients due to bereavement, medical issues, lack of self-esteem and lack of social interaction
If left untreated, could cause more social issues
PsychotherapyPharmacologyMultimodal TherapyMaking Services Available
Treatment Options
Depp believed successful aging achieved through:
Cognitive well-beingEmotional well-being
Cognitive ability can improve through intense thinking ie: crossword puzzles
Emotional ability improved through increased social networks
Successful Aging
Screening for mental illness can be done during regular doctors visits
Anxiety and depression questionnaires can be giving as part of checkup paperwork
Referral to mental health specialist suggested
Proper Screening
Increased longer lifespan1/5 of mental illnesses left untreatedThrow out idea that mental illness is normal
process of agingBoth patients and practitioners need
education in mental illness and treatment
Conclusion
Barg, F., Huss-Ashmore, R., Wittink, M., Murray, G., Bogner, H., & Gallo, J. (2006). A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Loneliness and Depression in Older Adults. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 61B(6), S329-S339.
Benek-Higgins, M., McReynolds, C., Hogan, E., & Savickas, S. (2008). Depression and the elder person: The enigma of misconceptions, stigma, and treatment. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 30(4), 283-296.
References
Crumpacker, D W (Oct 2008). Suicidality and antidepressants in the elderly. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 21, 4. p.373(5).
Cyr, N. (2007). Depression and older adults. Association of Operating Room Nurses. AORN Journal, 85(2), 397-401.
Davies, R., Sieber, K., & Hunt, S. (1994). Age-cohort differences in treating symptoms of mental illness: A process approach. Psychology and Aging, 9(3), 446-453. doi:10.1037/0882-7974.9.3.446.
References
Depp, C. A. (November 1, 2007). The Intersection of Mental Health and Successful Aging. Psychiatric Times, 24, 13. p.20.
George, L.K. (2001). Aging and the life course. In Edgar F. Borgatta & Rhonda J.V. Montgomery (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Sociology, 1(2nd ed.), pp. 78-86. New York, NY: Macmillan
Rait, G., & Burns, A. (1998). Screening for depression and cognitive impairment in older people from ethnic minorities. Age & Ageing, 27(3), 271.
References
Sorocco, K. H. & McCallum, T.J. (2006). Mental health promotion in older adults: addressing treatment approaches and available screening tools. Geriatric,61 (1), 19.
Van Etten, D. (2006). Psychotherapy with older adults benefits and barriers. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 44(11), 28-33.
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