Articles On:senior mental health

September 25, 2023

Cutting Ties with Mentally Ill Mother

For 50 years, a woman has maintained an on-again-off-again relationship with her mentally ill mother. ...

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July 17, 2023

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

The reasons to exercise extend beyond the obvious one, physical health. Exercise has a positive ...

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February 14, 2023

Three AI Therapy Apps for Seniors

Can talking to a robot help you? While the benefits of mental health therapy have ...

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November 25, 2022

5 Beneficial Foods for Mental Health

Looking beyond the enjoyment of a fantastic meal, there is a (science-backed) connection between what ...

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A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts. Certain foods and nutrients can improve mental wellness, even for people fighting depression and anxiety. Try these foods for mental health.
October 20, 2022

Managing Life Transitions As a Senior

As seniors, we have decades of changes behind us, but we have more to come. ...

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pensive senior man looking out of the window. Image by Didesign021, Dreamstime. Seniors have decades of changes behind but more to come. We offer tips on managing life transitions as a senior, from planning to self-care.
August 29, 2022

Therapy Can Help, Even 62 Years Later

A 73-year-old woman was molested when she was 11 but has kept her story to ...

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sad contemplative woman. Photo by Ruslan Huzau, Dreamstime. A 73-year-old woman was molested when she was 11. She has a happy life but wonders if therapy can help, and how. See what Ask Amy advises.
August 23, 2022

Senior Suicide and the New Suicide Hotline

Seniors Guide looks at a serious but often overlooked problem among older adults: senior suicide. ...

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depressed senior man. Photo by Amenic181, Dreamstime. Senior suicide is often overlooked. We consider causes, signs, prevention steps, the new suicide hotline, and insurance coverage.
July 1, 2022

10 Tips to Cultivate Positivity and Joy

With all of the changes happening in our world, there’s no better time than now ...

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seniors having fun on bikes. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. With all of the changes happening in our world, there’s no better time than now to cultivate positivity and joy in our lives.
June 28, 2022

Issues with Mental Health Therapy Options for Seniors

While mental health can be a very real issue for older adults, as real as ...

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Sad pensive Black man outside. photo by Noriko Cooper, Dreamstime. While seniors’ mental well-being can be a very real problem, issues with mental health therapy options can amplify the issues.
June 21, 2022

Prioritizing Mental Health in Retirement

As a new stage of life, retirement can bring a new set of challenges. By ...

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woman journaling - photo by Mark Adams Dreamstime. Retirement brings new challenges. By prioritizing mental health, seniors can make the most of this new stage of life. These tips can help.