NCMHA

The Nat'l Coalition on Mental Health and Aging works to promote excellence in mental health, substance abuse & primary care services to older adults in the US.

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

Stay informed about the latest #mentalhealth news by reading our weekend media roundups! Our fave stories this week: https://t.co/SW68WsBvyv

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined & shared resources on this important topic. We'll have a recap soon #BH365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

Thanks for a great Twitter chat, @nationalcouncil! We were happy to participate & looking forward to the next one! #BH365

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

.@IOASFBAY's Friendship Line is also a crisis line for people aged 60 years & older https://t.co/TdFiWxDNxs #BH365
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[National Alliance for Caregiving @NA4Caregiving]

A8. Check out our page on Caregivers of Adults with Mental Illness here: https://t.co/oJIO0tdyKn #caregiving #BH365

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

We're wrapping up today's chat, but let's keep the conversation going during #OAM16 & beyond. #BH365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

A8: We rounded up key #mentalhealth & #aging resources for #olderadults that live on our website here: https://t.co/HLK5hnvtAw #BH365

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

Q8: What resources can you share specific to this population? #BH365

[Joy Burwell @Joyous184]

A7: make sure #caregivers have a break to recharge & address their own #mentalhealth #bh365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

So true - #selfcare isn't selfish, it's necessary! Caregivers need "me" time, too. #BH365 https://t.co/kUDX1ulLXf

[Stamp Out Stigma @StampStigma]

A7: Caregivers need to remember to take some time for #selfcare and reflection. Don't forget about yourself! #BH365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

Follow-up is so important! #BH365 https://t.co/lHWjLRtxof

[The New Jewish Home @newjewishhome]

A7. To date we've served 115 elders & after they return home, we stay connected & offer support via home visits & follow-up calls. #BH365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

A7: For more info, view @samhsagov's issue brief on #caregiver support: https://t.co/S0dcUwjsg0

[NCMHA @ncmha]

A7: We can support #caregivers of #olderadults with psychoeducation, skill based training, respite, and #mentalhealth counseling. #BH365

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

Q7: What are ways to support the caregivers of older adults living with a mental illness or addiction? #BH365

[Maggie S @maggie__mai]

A6: Address ageist myths that OAs aren't addicts. Screen all your patients regardless of age so they can get treatment (that works!) #BH365

[MentalHealthFirstAid @MHFirstAidUSA]

You can find a #MHFA course or contact an instructor near you here: https://t.co/PvaacwNIxO #BH365 https://t.co/P0YkVn7jq2

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

Know where to find services in your community too - https://t.co/CAXmQJ4m9j #BH365 https://t.co/MgR1kbraFj

[NCMHA @ncmha]

A6: For more info, view @samhsagov's issue brief on prescription medication misuse & abuse among older adults https://t.co/MEuGOHiOCk #BH365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

A6: For more information, view @samhsagov's issue brief on alcohol abuse & misuse prevention: https://t.co/Ua1LnmuBBy #BH365

[NCMHA @ncmha]

A6: Screening & brief interventions in healthcare/social service settings reduce substance misuse & abuse. SBIRT is effective. #BH365