September Mental Health Focus—“Mental Health and Aging”

Leslie Fore

How does aging affect your mental health? Do you feel mental health gets worse as you age?

Join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry for its September Mental Health Focus presented by Meira Year, RN, MA, MFT. The session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. or Monday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. The same presentation will be given at each session, so choose the one that best fits your schedule.

As people age, they may experience certain life changes that impact their mental health, such as coping with a serious illness or losing a loved one. Although many people will adjust to these life changes, some may experience feelings of grief, social isolation, or loneliness. When these feelings persist, they can lead to mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.

Mental health is important at every stage of life. Effective treatment options are available to help older adults manage their mental health and improve their quality of life. Recognizing the signs and seeing a health care provider are the first steps to getting treatment.

Join us for an informative and therapeutic discussion on mental health and aging.