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Psychiatry of the elderly: a consensus statement

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

|April 1, 1997

Summary

This consensus statement addresses mental health and substance abuse prevention in older adults. It was developed by a multidisciplinary international group to provide guidance on geriatric mental healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Psychiatry
Mental Health Policy
Substance Abuse Prevention

Background:

Consensus statement developed by the World Health Organisation's Division of Mental Health and Prevention of Substance Abuse.
Co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Geriatric Section of the World Psychiatric Association.

Framework:

Prepared by an inter-disciplinary expert group.
Meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 5-7 February 1996.
Chaired by Professor H. Hafner, with Professor Cornelius Katona and Dr. Nori Graham as co-rapporteurs.

Implementation:

Focuses on consensus building for mental health and substance abuse in the elderly.
Represents a collaborative effort among principal international associations.

Implications:

Provides a foundational statement for future research and policy in geriatric mental health.
Aims to guide international efforts in preventing substance abuse among older populations.

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