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January 21, 2015
by Dr. C. Wayne Winkle,Phd

mental healthand aging

Mental Health and Aging

January 21, 2015 07:55 by Dr. C. Wayne Winkle,Phd  [About the Author]

mental healthand aging
Not only are body functions affected by aging. Cognitive and emotional functions also fall prey to the aging process. The later years often bring on mental health problems for the first time in older people. According to Rollins (2008), Baby Boomers will largely ignore the past stigma associated with seeking help for emotional problems and will seek the therapy services they need to deal with the emotional aspects of aging. [More]