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.

PRESS RELEASE!

Release of First-Ever National Clinical Guidelines on Substance Use Disorders among Older Canadians!

Toronto, Ontario, January 20, 2020 – Canadian healthcare providers now have the tools they need to better support the prevention, assessment and treatment of older adults at risk of, or living with, substance use disorders. The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) officially launched 4 sets of Clinical Guidelines on Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults today. Click here to read more!

NOW AVAILABLE!

Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol, Benzodiazepine, Cannabis and Opioid Use Disorder Among Older Adults

Introduction & Methodology

Alcohol Use Disorder

Benzodiazepine Use Disorder

Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use Disorder

Delirium

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

Depression

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

Long-Term Care

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

Suicide Prevention

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.