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WK 7.1 - Elder Mental Health

WK 7.1 - Elder Mental Health

Q Referencing outside scholarly research and Chapter 13 of the Niles' textbook, share one referenced statistic about mental health in the elderly community. Offer a reason why some people do not discuss the mental health conditions of our elderly population. What is one idea that you can think of to improve this situation? Instructions: Your initial discussion response must include references and in-text citations in APA style. (Your assigned readings must be one of your references). If your response to a classmate includes information from an outside source, it must be cited and a reference listed. However, if it your response to a classmate is fully your own thoughts and ideas, citations and a reference is not needed. Initial response of 200-250 words. Due: 11:59 PM ET Wednesday of this week Respond to two classmates (100-150 words) Due: 11:59 PM ET Sunday of this week

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Respond to two classmates (100-150 words) Due: 11:59 PM ET Sunday of this week The probability of Any Mental Illness (AMI) to occur in older adults is high for women in the elderly community (Niles, 2020). This is because 14.5% has been measured to be the percentage of older adults suffering from AMI (Niles, 2020). This percentage in also inclusive of adults who are equal to or more than 50 years of age (Niles, 2020). Therefore, this percentage can be a major reason for several older adults to behave, act and react in unexpected ways different from the social norms. 22.2% has been estimated to be the number of white adults including older adults to have acquired AMI of different kinds (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness).