May 7, 2020, is National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day. During this unprecedented time in history, we are seeing many older people suffering as the group most vulnerable to the Covid-19 crisis. The amount of stress, anxiety, increased isolation, loneliness is higher than ever before. SAMSHA is hosting a thoughtful discussion on connecting, coping, and surviving during the pandemic. Please join the discussion and get practical ideas on combating the top issues related to older adult mental health during COVID-19. Important remarks will be made by Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use – Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Aging – Mr. Lance Robertson, and the latest information on coping with social isolation and loneliness from University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Dilip Jeste.
The discussion is on May 7, 2020, at 1:00-2:30 PM (EST)
