What a Psychiatrist Reviews When Anxiety Begins in Older Age
An older adult may feel anxious during stressful situations, but an ongoing anxiety that becomes noticeable later in life deserves careful review. Worry, restlessness, fearfulness, irritability, or avoidance can interfere with daily activities and relationships. A psychiatrist is one type of qualified mental health professional who can help evaluate symptoms and next steps. Evaluation may…
Treating Older Adults With Long-Term Mental Illness as Needs Change
An older adult may live with a mental illness for many years before a new concern changes what care must address. A hospital stay, new medical diagnosis, reduced mobility, loss, limited transportation, or reduced support can disrupt routines that once felt stable. The main question, especially when care depends on several people and services, is…
How Mental Health Care Reaches People When Specialists Are Scarce
A person may need help for depression, anxiety, or substance use, but have no nearby mental health care specialists. Limited mental health professionals, under-resourced services, financial barriers, and access gaps can delay or prevent care. When people cannot reach specialists easily, care depends on a defined pathway. That pathway sets the first review, follow-up plan,…
Dr. Robert Kohn 