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Common Mental Health Problems Amongst Older People
26/05/2008
Tool Information
Tool Description
This learning object introduces you to some of the key facts and statistics about depression, dementia and long standing mental ill health. It explains who might be at risk of developing a mental illness as they grow older and why. It also includes information about people who have experienced serious mental illness such as schizophrenia throughout their lives and the main issues facing them as they age.Tool Characteristics
Application in the Field: General use in one country
Tool mainly used in: United Kingdom
Stage of Development: Recently produced(2-3 years)
Evaluation and Research: No information found
Beneficiary Involvement in Design: No reference to active participation