Older people with mental health problems

Most older people have good mental health, but older people are more likely to experience events that affect emotional well-being, such as bereavement or disability. Older people with mental health problems recover less well from physical illness, are more likely to end up in institutional care and are more vulnerable to abuse.

Assessing the mental health needs of older people
SCIE Guide 3
Published: April 2006

Introduction to...adult mental health services
SCIE Introduction to 0
Published: May 2012

Supporting black and minority ethnic older people's mental wellbeing: accounts of social care practice
SCIE Report 38
Published: December 2010

The extent and impact of depression on BME older people and the acceptability, accessibility and effectiveness of social care provision
SCIE Systematic map 3

An introduction to the mental health of older people
SCIE e-learning