Mental Health and the Aging

This document presents a forum held before the Special Committee on Aging of the United States Senate during the One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on July 15, 1993. The focus of the forum is "Mental Health and the Aging." This record of the proceedings offers insights into the discussions, concerns, and perspectives surrounding mental health issues affecting older adults during that period. It provides a valuable historical snapshot of the challenges and considerations relevant to geriatric mental health care, policy, and research. Researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals interested in the history of geriatric care and the evolution of approaches to mental health in aging populations will find this document useful.

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