@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.

 New York, NY
ncmha.org
Joined May 2016
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Stay informed about the latest #mentalhealth news by reading our weekend media roundups! Our fave stories this week: bit.ly/1Z5LMun
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined & shared resources on this important topic. We'll have a recap soon #BH365
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Thanks for a great Twitter chat, @nationalcouncil! We were happy to participate & looking forward to the next one! #BH365
.@IOASFBAY's Friendship Line is also a crisis line for people aged 60 years & older bit.ly/1TfPao3 #BH365 xitter.cf/NARICInfo/status/73300…
National Rehabilitation Information Center NARIC
@NARICInfo18 May 2016
#BH365 Another key resource for families supporting older adults: 2-1-1 @211Help
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A8. Check out our page on Caregivers of Adults with Mental Illness here: caregiving.org/mentalhealth/ #caregiving #BH365
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We're wrapping up today's chat, but let's keep the conversation going during #OAM16 & beyond. #BH365
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A8: We rounded up key #mentalhealth & #aging resources for #olderadults that live on our website here: bit.ly/1OxXGau #BH365
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Q8: What resources can you share specific to this population? #BH365
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A7: make sure #caregivers have a break to recharge & address their own #mentalhealth #bh365
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So true - #selfcare isn't selfish, it's necessary! Caregivers need "me" time, too. #BH365 xitter.cf/StampStigma/status/733…
Stamp Out Stigma@StampStigma18 May 2016
A7: Caregivers need to remember to take some time for #selfcare and reflection. Don't forget about yourself! #BH365
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Follow-up is so important! #BH365 xitter.cf/newjewishhome/status/7…
The New Jewish Home@newjewishhome18 May 2016
A7. To date we've served 115 elders & after they return home, we stay connected & offer support via home visits & follow-up calls. #BH365
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A7: For more info, view @samhsagov's issue brief on #caregiver support: 1.usa.gov/22gmpIl
A7: We can support #caregivers of #olderadults with psychoeducation, skill based training, respite, and #mentalhealth counseling. #BH365
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Q7: What are ways to support the caregivers of older adults living with a mental illness or addiction? #BH365
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A6: Address ageist myths that OAs aren't addicts. Screen all your patients regardless of age so they can get treatment (that works!) #BH365
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You can find a #MHFA course or contact an instructor near you here: bit.ly/1FFdCTJ #BH365 xitter.cf/NatashaWest_/status/73…
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Know where to find services in your community too - findtreatment.samhsa.gov #BH365 xitter.cf/ACLgov/status/73300516…
ACLgov@ACLgov18 May 2016
Q6 Aging service providers can help prevent subst. abuse and misuse amng older adlts by providing edu., scrning, and brief intevntion.#BH365
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A6: For more info, view @samhsagov's issue brief on prescription medication misuse & abuse among older adults 1.usa.gov/23XqJLL #BH365
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A6: For more information, view @samhsagov's issue brief on alcohol abuse & misuse prevention: 1.usa.gov/23XqLTV #BH365
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A6: Screening & brief interventions in healthcare/social service settings reduce substance misuse & abuse. SBIRT is effective. #BH365
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