National Council on Aging – Behavioral Health

by Courtney Winger | Jan 22, 2014

Explore tools, resources and community programs promoting behavioral health on the National Council on Aging website.

Tips and Techniques for Supporting Residents with Mental Illness: A Guide for Staff in Housing for Older Adults

by Courtney Winger | Dec 2, 2013

Source: Jewish Family & Children’s Service This guide is written to address the mental health issues that often face residents in housing for older adults and contains basic information about mental illnesses, and tips, techniques and suggested language for...

PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors)

by hbrack | Dec 1, 2013

Program Description: This program helps older adults to reduce symptoms of depression and improve health-related quality of life. Learn More: www.pearlsprogram.org/

Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors)

by hbrack | Dec 1, 2013

Program Description: This program integrates depression awareness and management into existing case management services provided to older adults. This program addresses depression in older adults often occurring with chronic illness and other losses later in life....