Position statement on Mental Health in Long-Term Care

This position paper was written in partnership with the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry and highlights the mental health care needs of older people living in long-term care (LTC) settings during COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks. The position statements in this document provide actionable strategies and priorities to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of residents of LTC. Collectively, we can learn from our actions in the past and make plans for a future that better meets the mental health needs of individuals living in LTC.