Voice of depression: Improved technology detects low mood in vocal cues
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers have created a technology tool that can more accurately detect depression in the voice. They’d like to see it translated into real-world applications.
Psychologists ‘outraged’ over federal plan they say omits seniors
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 15, 2014
Mental healthcare providers for the elderly expressed anger Thursday over an apparent snub of seniors mental health services in a proposed new federal behavioral health plan.
Treat depression after stroke with caution, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 28, 2020
Treating depression can aid in stroke recovery, but the jury’s still out on the effects of antidepressants in these patients.
‘Snap out of it’: American seniors shy away from depression care despite concerns
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 17, 2020
Many seniors who reported that they may be depressed during the coronavirus pandemic say they will not seek treatment for their symptoms, a new poll has found.
Attention to staff mental health essential for excellent healthcare, pandemic or not
By
Kristy Wikum
Apr 07, 2022
The pandemic has taken a significant toll on staff mental health. Here’s how we helped our team cope.
Mindful aging: Promoting mental wellness in long-term care
By
Erin Johnson
Annie Govea
Jun 22, 2023
According to research published in Medical Care Research and Review, it is estimated that 65% to 91% of nursing home residents are affected by a mental health disorder. Furthermore, studies tell us that...
Fixing the mental health crisis in long-term care
By
Tara Cortes, RN, PhD, FAAN
Dec 05, 2022
Serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and anxiety and depressive disorders are at crisis level in older adults. These mental health issues are frequently experienced by older adults who are...
An LTC shrink’s mind
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 01, 2013
These are the initial posts of the popular new McKnights.com blog “The World According to Dr. El.” See more from her at McKnights.com.
BBB Act provides opportunity to address LTC mental health needs
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 2021
In my last blog post, “Boosting team resilience,” I briefly touched upon the need to recognize the pandemic-related trauma experienced by staff members and to better prepare for future catastrophes. ...
With mental health, healthcare workers may get worse before they’re truly better
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 03, 2021
As the saying goes, it’s often darkest just before dawn. But as the sun rises on a new era of COVID-19 — one in which cases and deaths are down and nursing homes seem on the precipice of some return...