The holidays are approaching, and I’m already feeling lonely and worried I’ll get depressed. How can I cope? Most people are familiar with the “holiday blues”, but older adults may be more susceptible to bouts of loneliness and sadness during the holidays. This is due to losses of family and friends over a lifetime, and […]

by Nancy Harvey, CEO During my 33 years at SPOP I have learned three important lessons about aging and mental health: At SPOP we have built an award-winning behavioral healthcare program built on these three core beliefs. SPOP provides community-based mental healthcare to a population that spans at least 40 years and reflects the racial […]

It can be difficult to recognize and treat substance misuse in an older population. Read about how therapy changed the life of an 87-year-old.