How to Address the Growing Behavioral Health Crisis Among Seniors
Behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders are not always easy to recognize in older Americans even though these conditions affect significant and rising numbers of seniors every year. Today, 1 in 5 older adults experience a serious mental health disorder, a number that is expected to double to affect 15 million by 2030, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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