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Winter Newsletter – January 2021
CCSMH/CAGP Position Paper on Mental Health in Long-Term Care During COVID-19 PDF
This position paper is 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…
Read MoreRelease 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…
Read MoreDelirium Prevention and Care with Older Adults
Mental Health in Long-Term Care
Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults
Depression in Older Adults: You Are Not Alone
Tools for seniors and families
While depression is the most common mental health problem among seniors, it is not a normal part of aging. Untreated, it can become a risk factor for suicide.These brochure are adapted from the CCSMH National Guidelines for Seniors’ Mental Health with the financial support and collaboration of the Public Health Agency of Canada and Shoppers…
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