Supporting frail older people with depression and anxiety: A qualitative study
Aging and Mental Health Oct 25, 2019
Frost R, Nair P, Su Aw S, et al. - Frail older peoples’ experiences of depression and/or anxiety were examined, as well as, how services could be adapted to their needs, was assessed. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 28 older people in the UK. Due to multiple physical health issues at this point in life, frail older people had low expectations of their wellbeing and had normalization of anxiety and mild depressive symptoms. These individuals had particular reluctance and uncertainty regarding help-seeking for anxiety. Treatments were thought suitable where they aligned with coping skills evolved over their lifetime, and promoted independence and problem-solving skills. Most older people felt that their mental health knowledge was limited and relied upon information about and endorsement of therapies from an expert. Based on these findings, they recommend addressing late-life anxieties as well as depression, accounting for physical health issues, aligning with older people’s need for independence and facilitating coping skills, in providing mental health support for frail older people.
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