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Policy issues in mental health among the elderly
1School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. Kmrobi01@louisville.edu
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|October 26, 2010
Summary
As Americans live longer, the prevalence of chronic mental health disorders in older adults increases, affecting one in four. Addressing unmet needs and improving access to care are crucial for this growing population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The aging population in America is growing, leading to a higher incidence of chronic mental health disorders.
- Approximately 25% of older adults experience depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions, often unrecognized.
- Mental health disorders frequently coexist with chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis in the elderly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine policy challenges concerning chronic mental health disorders in the older adult population.
- To discuss the implications of mental health parity and nursing workforce issues for elderly mental healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis of mental health parity at the national level.
- Examination of workforce issues within nursing related to geriatric mental healthcare.
Main Results:
- The article highlights the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders in the aging demographic.
- It identifies significant challenges in service provision and access to care for older adults with mental health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Urgent attention is needed to address the growing mental health needs of the elderly population.
- Policy interventions, including mental health parity and nursing workforce development, are essential to improve care.
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