Go offline with the Player FM app!
631: Mental Health in Later Life with Dr. Helen Lavretsky
Manage episode 431569968 series 2828290
According to the WHO at least 14 percent of people over 60 have a mental health disorder with depression and anxiety at the top of the list. Loneliness, isolation, chronic pain, and diminished health are contributing causes, and unfortunately, many suffer in silence. My guest on this week’s podcast has dedicated her career to geriatric psychiatry and shares her insights into finding peace and joy in later life.
Listen and learn:
- What happens to the aging brain
- Potential problems with polypharmacology
- Why mental health medications lose efficacy
- The power of singing, chanting, music and devotion
Links
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Helen Lavretsky is a psychiatrist and professor at UCLA, specializing in geriatric psychiatry and integrative mental health. Dr. Lavretsky is a leading voice in promoting mental wellbeing, particularly in later life.
Like the Show?
- Leave us a review
- Check out our YouTube channel
630 episodes
Manage episode 431569968 series 2828290
According to the WHO at least 14 percent of people over 60 have a mental health disorder with depression and anxiety at the top of the list. Loneliness, isolation, chronic pain, and diminished health are contributing causes, and unfortunately, many suffer in silence. My guest on this week’s podcast has dedicated her career to geriatric psychiatry and shares her insights into finding peace and joy in later life.
Listen and learn:
- What happens to the aging brain
- Potential problems with polypharmacology
- Why mental health medications lose efficacy
- The power of singing, chanting, music and devotion
Links
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Helen Lavretsky is a psychiatrist and professor at UCLA, specializing in geriatric psychiatry and integrative mental health. Dr. Lavretsky is a leading voice in promoting mental wellbeing, particularly in later life.
Like the Show?
- Leave us a review
- Check out our YouTube channel
630 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.