The following is an opinion article by Crystal Hudson, who represents parts of Brooklyn in the City Council, and Catherine Thurston, a licensed clinical social worker and SPOP’s CEO. It was first published in the NY Daily News, April 1, 2026 In just four years, New York City will have more residents over 60 years […]
I’m drinking more than I used to. I have mixed feelings about this, and I’m not sure what to do. First things first. Congratulate yourself on admitting your ambivalence. We often work so hard to quell internal discomfort or our own instincts to defend against what other people tell us to do that we lose […]
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.
There is nothing “generic” about aging. At SPOP we older adults of all ages work toward goals and reshape their lives
The majority of clients in our behavioral health clinic experience chronic illness and pain. Read about how our clinicians address this challenge using techniques to reduce the impact of pain and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
I’ve always had trouble sleeping, but lately, my insomnia has gotten worse. What can I do? It is commonly thought that people need reduced sleep as they age. While sleep patterns can change throughout one’s lifetime, older adults need to tune into their individual body’s needs to determine how much sleep they need each night. […]