AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Understanding of Mental Health in Older Adults
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Mental Health and Aging:
The journal investigates the mental health challenges faced by older adults, including depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline, and how these issues impact overall well-being. - Cultural and Social Factors:
Research is focused on how cultural backgrounds and social contexts influence mental health outcomes and caregiving practices among older adults. - Resilience and Coping Strategies:
The journal emphasizes studies on resilience, coping mechanisms, and the psychological resources that help older adults manage stress and adversity. - Interventions and Support Mechanisms:
It publishes research on non-pharmacological interventions, community support programs, and therapeutic approaches designed to improve mental health in older populations. - Impact of Technology and Digital Inclusion:
The journal explores the role of technology in enhancing mental health outcomes, particularly in terms of digital health interventions and social media use among older adults. - Family and Caregiver Dynamics:
Research on the dynamics between older adults, their caregivers, and family support systems is a crucial area of focus, examining how these relationships affect mental health.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health:
Research focusing on the mental health implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for older adults has surged, highlighting issues such as loneliness, anxiety, and coping strategies during lockdowns. - Intersectionality in Aging:
There is a rising interest in intersectional studies that explore how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation) interact to influence mental health outcomes in older adults. - Digital Health and Telehealth Interventions:
The use of technology and telehealth solutions to support mental health in older populations is increasingly prominent, driven by the necessity introduced by the pandemic. - Community-Based Support Systems:
Research on community engagement and support systems for older adults is gaining traction, focusing on the role of social networks and community resources in promoting mental well-being. - Resilience and Positive Psychology:
An emerging focus on resilience, positive psychology, and strengths-based approaches is evident, emphasizing the potential for older adults to thrive despite challenges. - Cultural Competence in Caregiving:
Studies addressing cultural competence in caregiving practices are on the rise, reflecting the need for culturally sensitive approaches to mental health care for diverse populations.
Declining or Waning
- Pharmacological Treatments:
There appears to be a waning emphasis on pharmacological interventions for mental health issues in older adults, as the focus shifts towards non-pharmacological solutions and holistic approaches. - Generalized Studies on Aging:
Broad studies that do not specifically target mental health aspects of aging have become less prevalent as the journal increasingly prioritizes targeted research that directly addresses mental health challenges. - Traditional Psychotherapeutic Approaches:
There has been a decline in studies solely focused on traditional psychotherapeutic approaches, with a growing interest in innovative, integrative, and community-based interventions.
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