Healthy Aging Month
September 2003

Featured Publications

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Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America
This final report to the President from the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, released in July 2003, offers a comprehensive look at the state of mental health care in the United States. It makes it clear that older persons are underserved by the existing mental health care system and suggests ways to improve the situation.
Publication Number: SMA03-3832

Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
This first-ever U.S. Surgeon General's report on mental health provides an extensive overview of research on mental health and mental illness, makes it clear that mental and physical health are equally important to overall health, and examines mental health and mental illness at every stage of life. Chapter 5, titled, "Older Adults and Mental Health," describes common mental disorders in older adults and offers suggestions for treatment.
Publication Number: SG-RPT

Psychosocial Issues for Older Adults in Disasters
This publication guides recovery workers, caregivers, administrators, and older persons themselves on steps they can take to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Publication Number: SMA99-3323

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
This fact sheet provides an overview of depression among older persons and suggests possible treatments, such as psychotherapy and medications.