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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Upcoming Webinar:
Canadian Guidelines on Opioid Use Disorder Among Older Adult

Monday, September 9th, 2019
12 - 1 PM EST

Join us for this session to learn about the upcoming release of the Canadian Guidelines detailing the evidence and best practice recommendations for the prevention, assessment and treatment of opioid use disorder among older adults.

Registration is FREE, but space is limited.

Click here to register.

 

 

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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