Objectives:
Older
adults
(OA)
are
the
age
demographic
least
likely
to
seek
help,
and
internalized
stigma
is
an
important
reason
why.
We
sought
further
our
understanding
of
which
OA
particularly
be
negatively
impacted
by
stigma,
why,
investigating
mental
health
literacy
(MHL)
as
a
moderator
within
model
(ISM)
help
seeking.
Methods:
utilized
conditional-process
analysis
cross-sectional,
secondary
data
from
350
distressed
OA.
Participants
completed
online
survey
consisting
measures
distress,
MHL,
public
self-stigma
seeking
help-seeking
attitudes,
willingness
services.
Results:
MHL
moderated
ISM;
with
low
were
more
have
self-stigma,
in
turn
reduced
their
The
direct
negative
impact
on
attitudes
services
was
also
stronger
among
MHL.
Conclusions:
These
results
increase
unlikely
Furthermore,
malleable
construct
can
serve
target
interventions
designed
propensity
need
help.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
COVID-19
significantly
impacted
older
adults,
worsening
their
physical
health
and
social
connectedness.
This
study
examined
whether
support
mediates
the
correlation
between
concerns
self-rated
(SRPH)
using
data
from
2672
participants
(aged
50-99)
in
NSHAP
sub-study
(2019-20).
Mediation
analysis
revealed
that
predicted
lower
perceived
(b
=
-0.0397,
p
<
.001)
worse
SRPH
-0.0536,
.001).
indirect
effect
through
was
significant
negative
-0.0045,
.006).
International Psychogeriatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100044 - 100044
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Symptoms
of
anxiety
and
disorders
negatively
impact
the
quality
life
older
adults.
Physical
activity
is
a
potentially
accessible
intervention
with
other
health
benefits
minimal
risk,
yet
its
on
in
adults
unclear.
Systematic
review
meta-analysis.
Included
databases
were
MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials,
PsycINFO
CINHAL
searched
from
inception
to
June
23,
2023.
We
included
randomized
controlled
trials
who
reported
symptoms
or
at
baseline,
that
compared
physical
interventions
non-physical
comparator.
All
steps
done
duplicate,
certainty
evidence
was
Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluations.
Random
effects
meta-analyses
performed.
10,763
citations
reviewed,
13
studies
meta-analyses.
At
participants
self-reported
low
moderate
levels
different
fitness.
In
meta-analysis,
had
medium
effect
decreasing
severity
control
(standardized
mean
differences
(SMD)
-
0.66;
95
%
Confidence
Interval
(CI)
0.89,
0.43).
Subgroup
analyses
indicated
reductions
symptom
when
only
assessing
in-person
(SMD:
0.59;
%CI:
0.79,
0.38),
without
pre-existing
diseases
0.74;
CI:
0.99,
0.50),
resistance
training
0.76;
1.15,
0.38)
aerobic
exercise
0.82;
0.49).
Studies
small
sample
sizes
high
risk
bias.
reduces
an
acceptable
promising
incorporate
into
care
planning.
Oxford University Press eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 175 - 192
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
The
population
of
older
adults
in
Canada
and
the
United
States
is
expanding.
Along
with
rise
aging
population,
prevalence
mental
illness,
substance
use
disorders
people
are
expected
to
increase.
However,
difficulties
access
geriatric
health
resources
shortages
force
both
countries
going
cause
significant
challenges
addressing
needs
adults.
Our
chapter
discusses
impact
social
determinants
such
racism,
agism,
stigma,
sexual
gender
minorities,
immigration,
climate
change,
isolation
on
diagnosis
treatment
these
illnesses.
Systemic
discussed
will
include
barriers
healthcare
adults,
exclusion
from
research.
highlights
problems
faced
by
occurs
at
different
domains
which
need
be
addressed
provide
equitable
appropriate
standard
North
America
Clinical Gerontologist,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
Older
adults
are
the
least
likely
age
group
to
seek
mental
health
services,
and
internalized
stigma
is
an
important
reason
why.
We
sought
further
our
understanding
of
which
older
particularly
be
affected
by
stigma,
why,
investigating
literacy
(MHL)
as
a
moderator
within
model
help-seeking.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. e071533 - e071533
Published: July 1, 2023
The
objective
of
the
study
was
to
identify
association
between
social
support
and
psychosocial
well-being
among
men
women
aged
over
65
years
in
Europe
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Cross-sectional
data
on
36
621
(n=15
719)
(n=20,902)
or
higher
were
obtained
from
ninth
round
Survey
Health,
Ageing
Retirement
Europe.
outcomes
measured
by
reflected
with
self-reported
depression,
nervousness,
loneliness
sleep
disturbances.
Social
terms
receiving
help
own
children,
relatives
neighbours/friends/colleagues
since
pandemic
outbreak.
About
one-third
participants
reported
depression
(31.03%),
nervousness
(32.85%),
(32.23%)
trouble
(33.01%).
results
multivariable
regression
analysis
revealed
that
a
protective
factor
psychological
well-being.
For
instance,
children
(RD=-0.13,
95%
CI=-0.14
-0.12),
(RD=-0.08,
CI=-0.11
-0.06),
(RD=-0.11,
CI=-0.13
-0.09)
home
care
(RD=-0.20,
CI=-0.22
-0.18)
showed
significantly
lower
risk
difference
for
depression.
Similar
findings
noted
loneliness,
as
well,
being
slightly
different
gender-stratified
analysis.
-0.10
(95%
CI=-0.12
-0.08)
compared
-0.12
-0.11)
women.
differences
outcome
measures
calculated
using
generalised
linear
model
binomial
family.
Findings
present
highlight
role
both
Developing
strategies
promote
support,
especially
older
adults,
may
mitigate
rising
burden
illness
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. e079653 - e079653
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Introduction
The
mental
health
of
ageing
Canadians
is
a
growing
concern,
particularly
post-pandemic.
Older
adults
face
systemic
ageism
and
stigma
as
pervasive
barriers
to
seeking
needed
support,
care
treatment
within
social
systems.
These
are
exacerbated
when
service
providers
focus
on
physical
healthcare
needs
or
lack
the
skills
confidence
talk
about
and/or
address
during
routine
visits.
This
study
aims
co-design
test
an
evidence-based
approach
conversations
at
point-of-care
in
home
community
settings
with
older
adults,
family
friend
caregivers
that
could
facilitate
help-seeking
activities
access.
Methods
analysis
A
participatory
mixed-methods
design
will
be
applied,
guided
by
Working
Group
experts-by-experience
(n=30).
Phase
1
engages
four
online
workshops
(n=60)
national
survey
(n=1000)
adapt
visual
model
for
use
care.
2
includes
six
(n=90)
rural
urban
sites
across
three
Canadian
provinces
tools,
resources
processes
enabling
adapted
conversation
guide.
3
involves
pilot
feasibility
testing
co-designed
adult
clients
from
(n=180).
Ethics
dissemination
Phases
this
have
received
ethics
clearance
University
Waterloo
(ORE
#44187),
British
Columbia
(#H22-02306)
St.
Francis
Xavier
(#26075).
While
overview
included,
details
rely
outcomes.
Knowledge
mobilisation
include
peer-reviewed
publications,
conference
presentations,
webinars,
newsletters,
infographics
policy
briefs.
Interested
audiences
may
organisations,
decision-makers
providers.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(9), P. 1172 - 1172
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Background:
This
viewpoint
paper
reports
the
state
of
art
at
a
global
level
on
research,
practice
and
assessment,
policies,
training
in
clinical
psychology
aging
and,
more
specifically,
geropsychology.
The
main
sources
information
were
as
follows:
(1)
most
recent
reviews
literature
available
scientific
literature;
(2)
resources
internet
referable
to
professional
academic
associations
dealing
with
topic;
(3)
laws,
policy
initiatives,
funded
programs
that
are
aimed
diffusion
applications
mental
health
aging.
Methods:
present
study
aims
provide
an
updated
comprehensive
memorandum
highlighting
importance
prioritizing
older
adults.
It
seeks
promote
general
disease
prevention
strategies,
ensuring
equitable
access
services
integrated
into
primary
care
designed
for
also
shed
light
slow
development
process
lack
consolidation
adaptation
master’s
doctoral
levels
developed
countries,
despite
long-declared
enhancing
promotion
Results:
results
patchy.
Although
geropsychology
has
long
been
declared,
seems
very
slow,
countries—those
that,
demographic
reasons
attitudes,
should
be
sensitive
issue,
does
not
yet
seem
have
consolidated.
Conclusions:
Collaboration
among
diverse
professionals
is
crucial
providing
adults
addresses
their
physical,
psychological,
social
needs.
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Abstract
Age-related
changes
can
affect
mental
health,
but
aging-focused
health
research
is
limited.
The
objective
was
to
identify
the
top
10
unanswered
questions
on
aging
and
according
what
matters
most
Canadians.
A
steering
group
of
experts-by-experience
(e.g.,
older
adults,
caregivers,
social
care
providers)
guided
three
phases
a
modified
James
Lind
Alliance
priority-setting
partnership:
(1)
broad
national
survey
(
n
=
305)
rapid
literature
scan;
(2)
follow-up
703);
(3)
four
online
workshops
52)
with
nominal
technique.
Forty-two
unique
resulted,
which
18
were
determined
be
answered
by
existing
evidence.
Of
25
partially
questions,
ranked
as
priority.
Findings
used
prioritize
future
research,
knowledge
mobilization,
funding
decisions,
promote
support
collaboration
between
longstanding
siloed
fields.
