title: Coalitions on mental health and aging: lessons learned for policy and practice.
abstract: Elders with mental health needs have been poorly served. Private and government agencies have given this issue a low priority, which is reflected in service delivery and funding. Coalitions have developed in states around the country and have engaged in a variety of tasks, including training techniques and collaborative efforts to advocate successfully for appropriate services. While accomplishments vary, the coalitions should continue their work, and others should organize in order to reach the goal of having accessible and appropriate elder mental health services.
authors: Geriatric Consultant, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. frankbaskin.gerisocialwork@yahoo.com
authors: Frank
authors: F
authors: Baskin
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Marcus
authors: Willard
authors: W
authors: Mays
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Rawlings
authors: Laney
authors: L
authors: Bruner-Canhoto
authors: Darlene
authors: D
authors: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003159:Community-Institutional Relations / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006291:Health Policy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing; D008603:Mental Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States