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Mental health care for older adults: recent advances and new …

(3 days ago) WebMental health care for older adults: recent advances and new directions in clinical practice and research From 2007 to 2016, prevalence rates of drug use among …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9453913/

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Trends in mental health service utilisation by Australia's older

(9 days ago) WebThe recent National Health Survey reports that 17.3% and 22.4% of older men and women, respectively, aged 65 years and older, suffer from a current long-term …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ajag.13118

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Prevalence of mental disorders among older Australians: …

(8 days ago) WebThe NSMHW findings will be used to guide policies and the organisation of mental health services in Australia, but they may have failed to capture the true mental …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10398562231191692

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Chapter 6.4 Mental health of older Australians (feature article

(2 days ago) WebFrom the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing of adults (ages 16–85 years) we know that the prevalence of mental disorders is highest in the 25–34 age …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/0ec5c782-8ef0-4c4a-a7af-e25a3beb59d7/aw15-6-4-mental-health-of-older-australians.pdf.aspx

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Suicidality among older Australian adults - PMC - National Center …

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. The Australian population is aging rapidly. In 20 years (2000–2020) the proportion of people aged 65 years and over increased by 3.9%, from …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9870623/

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The prevalence, trends and determinants of mental health …

(1 days ago) WebThe burden of mental health disorders in older Australians living in PRAC was high and individuals with these conditions tend to be younger, with several physical …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0004867420945367

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Mental Health in Australia: Psychological Distress Reported in Six

(3 days ago) WebThe finding that Australia’s mental health, based on best available national data, has been worsening as the 21st century has unfolded so far, has implications far …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9010616/

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Supporting the mental health of Australia's aged-care residents

(4 days ago) WebThe Australian Psychological Society's aim is to ensure all people, including the 178,000 older Australians living in permanent residential care, have equitable access to high …

https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2023/spring-2023/supporting-the-mental-health-of-australia-aged-c

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COVID sees elderly face higher rates of mental health issues, …

(4 days ago) WebAdvocacy groups say the elderly are the most at risk of developing mental health issues, feeling isolated, and their cognitive ability declining, as a direct result of …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-23/elderly-mental-health-covid-isolation-cognitive-decline/100481976

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Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to care - AIFS

(7 days ago) WebAs Australia’s population ages, providing appropriate and effective mental health care for older adults will require an ongoing focus. Despite growing awareness of the harmful …

https://aifs.gov.au/resources/short-articles/normalising-mental-illness-older-adults-barrier-care

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Protective factors for mental and psychological wellbeing in …

(7 days ago) WebIf we are to effectively respond to the unique mental health needs of the Australian population, a synthesis of the existing evidence-base on protective factors for …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212657020302221

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Ageism taking toll on mental health of older Australians during

(3 days ago) WebA regional Victorian aged care advocate says the mental health of older Australians is being eroded by ongoing lockdowns, ageist language and being cut off …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-18/mental-health-and-ageism/100532286

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Mental health of older Australians - PwC

(8 days ago) WebMental health of older Australians. In recent years, the aged care sector has endeavoured to improve the quality and safety of care provided to older Australians, following the …

https://www.pwc.com.au/health/health-matters/looking-after-mental-heath-wellbeing-of-older-australians-and-carers.html

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National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing - Australian …

(2 days ago) WebThere were 4.3 million Australians aged 16–85 years with a 12-month mental disorder. Of these, 1.9 million (45.1%) saw a health professional for their mental health in …

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/latest-release

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Older people and mental health healthdirect

(2 days ago) WebMy Aged Care — aged care services provided by the Australian government call 1800 200 422. Open Arms — online mental health support for veterans, ADF personnel and their …

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/older-people-and-mental-health

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Successive Australian generations suffering worse mental health …

(3 days ago) WebThe study, published Tuesday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tracked the changes in the mental ill-health of 27,572 Australians …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/28/successive-australian-generations-suffering-worse-mental-health-than-the-one-before-study-shows

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Older Australians, Summary - Australian Institute of Health and …

(9 days ago) WebAt 30 June 2020, approximately 4.2 million people (16% of Australia’s total population) were aged 65 and over. This report focuses on older Australians – generally …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australians/contents/summary

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2023 Report to the Nation Mental Health Australia

(9 days ago) WebWednesday, September 13, 2023. Mental Health Australia’s 2023 Report to the Nation provides a “pulse-check” of the mental health and wellbeing of people in Australia. …

https://mhaustralia.org/report/2023-report-nation

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Issues of accessibility to health services by older Australians: a

(Just Now) WebThis review provides an in-depth investigation into the difficulties facing older Australians when accessing health care services. A literature search was conducted in …

https://publichealthreviews.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40985-018-0097-4

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Prevalence and impact of mental illness - Mental health - AIHW

(6 days ago) WebThe average mental health score in Australia remained around 74 from 2001 to 2012. From 2013, it started decreasing until reaching 70 in 2021. Females maintained a lower …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/overview/prevalence-and-impact-of-mental-illness

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Positive ageing Australian Government Department of Health …

(8 days ago) WebAbout positive ageing. As you age, your focus may shift from work and raising a family to planning for retirement and long-term financial security. But it is just as …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/positive-ageing

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Analysis of factors influencing fall risk among elderly people

(Just Now) WebThirdly, physical exercise is an important factor affecting the physical and mental health of the elderly, moderate physical exercise can play an important role in …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-60430-x

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Older Australians, Health – selected conditions - Australian …

(3 days ago) WebThe Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) National Health Survey (NHS) estimated that, in 2017–18, 1.1 million (29%) older people had one chronic condition, just over 831,000 …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australians/contents/health/health-disability-status

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The effect of retirement on physical and mental health in China: a

(7 days ago) WebBackground With the rapid aging of the domestic population, China has a strong incentive to increase the statutory retirement age. How retirement affects the …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18649-w

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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health

(2 days ago) WebThe National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) led by UQ found nearly 1 in 8 adolescents in Kenya had a mental disorder in the 12 months prior to the …

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/04/international-study-fills-data-gap-adolescent-mental-health

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Mental health expert flags need for more funding in Kimberley to

(Just Now) WebIn short: An Aboriginal health service says there is an "incredible" need for ongoing mental health funding in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Immediate …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/mental-health-funding-kimberley/103740408

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Mental Health Australia chair quits in despair at government inaction

(Just Now) WebAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The chair of Mental Health Australia has quit his position at the peak body, citing his frustration with …

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mental-health-australia-chair-quits-in-despair-at-government-inaction-20240424-p5fmbu.html

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Prince William's dad joke was funny, says schoolboy - BBC

(6 days ago) WebThe pupils develop initiatives ranging from fundraising to mental health and working with elderly members of the community. Follow BBC West Midlands on …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckr5y91z23no

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