| Title | African Americans, mental health, and aging |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Vinson, LD, Crowther, MR, Austin, AD, Guin, SM |
| Journal | Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental HealthClinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health |
| Volume | 37 |
| Pagination | 4-17 |
| Date Published | Jan |
| ISBN Number | 0731-7115<br/>1545-2301 |
| Accession Number | Peer Reviewed Journal: 2013-42528-002 |
| Keywords | *Aging, *Blacks, *Health Disparities, *Mental Disorders, *Mental Health, Anxiety, Dementia, depression, anxiety, dementia, aging, mental health, treatment disparities, African Americans, Human Adulthood (18 yrs & older) Aged (65 yrs & older), Major Depression, Psychological Disorders [3210], us |
| Abstract | A critical examination of the literature suggests that older African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and dementia. Assessment is complicated by potential differences in symptom presentation or reporting and a lack of assessment instruments validated for use with ethnically diverse older populations. Disparities in treatment are exacerbated for several reasons, including failure to access formal treatment, differences in symptomatology response to treatment, lack of available mental health resources, and stigma. Results indicate an enhanced awareness and training of the cultural context of mental health should be considered in clinical practice and research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract). |
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