PSY-8336: Mental Health Challenges and Aging

Zarit, S. H., & Zarit, J. M. (2006). Foundations of treatment. In Mental disorders in older adults (pp. 189-227). Guilford Publishers.
This chapter presents material on the foundations of treatment of mental health in aging.

Goldsmith, J. S., & Kurpius, S. E. R. (2015). Older adults and integrated health settings: Opportunities and challenges for mental health counselors. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 2, 124-136.
This article provides an introduction to integrated health settings for supporting mental health in older adults.

Brenes, G. A., Danhauer, S. C., Lyles, M. F., Hogan, P. E., & Miller, M. E. (2015). Barriers to mental health treatment in rural older adults. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 23(11), 1172-1178.
This article explores barriers to mental health treatment for rural older adults.

Chobe, S., Chobe, M., Metri, K., Patra, S. K., & Nagaratna, R. (2020). Impact of Yoga on cognition and mental health among elderly: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 102421.
This article examines the impact of yoga on mental health in the elderly.

Films Media Group. (2017). VA: The human cost of war [Video file]. Films on Demand.
This film explores the needs and care of aging veterans.

American Mental Health Counsellors Association. (n.d.). Home - American Mental Health Counselors Association.
Look through the webpage of the American Mental Health Counsellors Association, noting the resources available to members.