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 […]

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.

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. […]