Older adult users of outpatient mental health services.
Descriptive demographic, clinical and interview data from clients of an outpatient mental health clinic for older adults are presented. These clients are better educated and have a more frequent history of marital difficulties than older adults in general. Although a significant minority received V code and Adjustment Disorder diagnoses, the majority were depressed and had histories of prior mental health services. Economic factors are a major issue in seeking services.
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Department of Aging and Mental Health, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.
Williams
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West
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Dupree
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D000368:Aged; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D008875:Middle Aged