The aging population requires urgent research addressing the mental health needs of older adults with serious mental illness. Older adults face serious risks like medical comorbidities and socioeconomic costs, yet they remain under-identified and undertreated. Existing therapeutic interventions for younger adults often lack adaptation for older adults. Factors such as cognitive decline, health conditions, and social isolation complicate care. The healthcare system presents additional barriers, including limited access to mental health services and a shortage of trained providers, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.
Despite existing interventions for younger and middle-aged adults with serious mental illness, few interventions have been adapted for the unique challenges faced by older adults, which include cognitive changes and co-occurring health issues.
Barriers to effective care for older adults with serious mental illness include inadequate specialty mental health access, poor coordination of services, and a lack of adequately trained providers.
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