Promoting Psychological Health and Suicide Prevention among Older Adults during COVID-19

SPRC is pleased to announce the release of Promoting Psychological Health and Suicide Prevention among Older Adults during COVID-19. This sheet provides information on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the psychological health of older adults and strategies for coping, supporting older adults, and seeking professional help. It also covers warning signs and risk factors for suicide, as well as screening tools to use with this population.

Also see SPRC’s two other recently released information sheets on older adult mental health:

• Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults
• Increased Access to Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Getting Support during COVID-19