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. Working with partners across the country, the CCSMH is busy facilitating initiatives to enhance and promote seniors' mental health.

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Our Clinical Guidelines on Benzodiazepine and Opioid Use Disorders in Older Adults are now here!

Click here for the Canadian Guidelines on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Use Disorder Among Older Adults

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Clinical Guidelines on Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders in Older Adults! Stay tuned.

Delirium

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Delirium is a common and serious condition often encountered in older persons.  Delirium is a medical emergency.

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Depression

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Depression is the most common mental health problem for older adults.  It has profound negative impacts on all aspects of life.

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Long-Term Care

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In Canada, the number of seniors living in long-term care will quadruple by 2031.  Mental health issues are common among seniors in LTC.

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Suicide Prevention

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Older adults have among the highest rates of suicide worldwide.  Most older adults who die by suicide have seen a front-line health care provider in the prior month.

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