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Integrating Behavioral Health Social Workers In Primary Care Settings May Be Tied To Increased Likelihood Of Treatment For Depression Or Anxiety Within 30 Days Of Diagnosis, Data Indicate
Older Individuals With MCI Who Have Depressive, Hyperactive, And/Or Psychotic Symptoms May Be At Higher Risk Of Developing Dementia Than Older People With MCI With Mild Or No Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Data Suggest
Did You Know…
It is estimated that 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder).
– American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (2008)
