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Older Adults & Mental Health

Fundamentals
Geriatrics and Mental Health: The Facts – from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
The Aging Brain – from NIMH
Mental Health and Medical Care of Older Adults – from (AAGP)
Current Research
Cognitive impairment and depression are associated with functional decline in elderly people – from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)
AHRQ Focus on Research: Mental Health – from AHRQ
Common Treatment for Depression Is Safe and Effective for Alzheimer's Patients – from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Applying Research to Practice: the Test for Dementia Settings – from the American Society on Aging
Additional Resources
What Practitioners Need to Know About Working with Older Adults – from the American Psychological Association (APA)
The Clinical Roles and Functions of the Geriatric Psychiatrist – from AAGP

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