Supporting the Mental Health of Older Adults
by Connecting People, Ideas & Resources
Older adults have contributed to the success we witness today. The least we can do is support their well-being.
You can make the difference.
You can make the difference in the lives of seniors across Canada. As a non-profit agency and registered charity, our strategies depend on your support.
Mental illness is not a normal part of aging.
All seniors have the right and deserve to receive services and care that promotes their mental health and responds to their mental illness needs. The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) is hard at work ensuring that seniors' mental health is recognized as a key Canadian health and wellness issue.
Cannabis Use in Older Adults: Learn More and Take Action
Download and read our brochure curated for older adults.
Depression in Older Adults: Learn More and Take Action
Download and read our brochure for older adults.
Alcohol use in Older Adults: Rethink How You Drink
Download and read our brochure for older adults.
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New Clinical Guidelines Underway
Launching in 2024: CCSMH is currently developing 3 new clinical guidelines.
Free and Accredited eLearning Modules on Cannabis Use in Older Adults
The goal of this professional development opportunity is to increase knowledge and skills regarding cannabis use in older adults and is curated to clinicians, nurses, health care professionals and students.
Cultivating Your Mental Health Bears Fruit in Later Life
Your mental health is like a garden. Sometimes conditions are nearly perfect for steady growth and flowering. And other times conditions can be challenging, with little water, too much shade, or scorching heat. But there’s always something you can do to tend to your mental health and help your garden grow in all seasons of life.
