Mental Health News and Updates
What Does Mental Health Look Like for MSAWs?
• There is an estimated 4 to 4.5 million agricultural workers in the United States.
• Evidence shows that there are health disparities in the use of health services by MSAWs.
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Actions that Impact Mental Health among Older Adults
Did you know that Ageism is more than a term associated with how a person thinks about aging (or your age)? Ageism can be followed by actions that can have a negative impact on a person’s mental health. Older adults may experience stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age.
Diabetes and Stress: Reimagining Health Education Intervention Strategies
Traditional health education strategies used to prevent and treat diabetes can be reimagined to account for distress.
Elder Health in the United States
The average lifespan of Americans has been steadily increasing over the years, resulting in a growing number of adults that live to be over 65 years old. Older adults are also becoming increasingly diverse: this population is expected to transform from 7.9% to 22% Hispanic/Latino by the year 2060. As this population grows and changes, it’s important to identify and address their unique health challenges, to support safely and happily growing old at home.
