Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:
should be a minimum of 200 words APA
• What are your thoughts after reviewing the readings?• Why is it important that a Social Worker be aware of the mental health needs of older adults?• What do you need to consider regarding suicide prevention and assessment in older adults?• As a Social Worker, what questions would you want to ask an older adult client you are working with to determine if there are any mental health concerns?
References
https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/JF18p10.shtml
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults-and-mental-health
http://www.lifeseniorservices.org/seniorline/10_Facts_About_Mental_Health_and_Aging.asp
https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/mental-illness
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/depression-and-older-adults
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/depression-alzheimers
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/pdf/mental_health.pdf