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- Behavioral Healthcare for Older Adults: It’s all About Resiliency
There is nothing “generic” about aging. At SPOP we older adults of all ages work toward goals and reshape their lives - Aging, Pain, and Behavioral Health Challenges – Untangling the Threads
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. - Older Adults and Substance Misuse: Hiding in Plain Sight
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. - Partnership with SAGE
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- When To Worry About DrinkingI’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… Read more: When To Worry About Drinking
- Dealing With Insomnia
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.… Read more: Dealing With Insomnia - Tackling Chronic Pain
I have a medical condition that causes chronic pain. I don’t want to ask my doctor for medication, but I’m not sure how to feel better. Any advice? Chronic pain is one of the most challenging conditions to live with, and even harder to live with well. There can be a frustrating cycle of pain,… Read more: Tackling Chronic Pain