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Promoting mental health and well-being in later life
— a first report from the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-being in Later Life | | Author(s) | June Crown |
| Corporate Author | UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-being in Later Life (MHILLI), Age Concern England - ACE; Mental Health Foundation |
| Publisher | Age Concern England, London, 2006 |
| Pages | 80 pp |
| Source | c/o Age Concern England, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER. http://www.mhilli.org |
| Keywords | Mental health [elderly] ; Mental disorder ; Well being ; Health [elderly] ; Reports. |
| Annotation | Age Concern England (ACE) and the Mental Health Foundation launched this UK Inquiry (chaired by June Crown) in 2003. This first of two reports presents evidence from a comprehensive literature and policy review and the views of some 900 older people and carers, which points to five main areas that influence mental health and well-being in later life. The first is discrimination on the basis of age; not only is it the most common type of prejudice experienced by people aged 55+, it is a risk factor for poor mental health. Second, participation in meaningful activity, staying active and having a sense of purpose is important for mental well-being. Third, relationships with family and friends will help promote good mental health, whereas social isolation is a strong risk factor for poor mental health. Fourth, maintaining or improving physical health in later life will help to promote mental health. Lastly, poverty is a clear risk factor for poor mental health, which is also a risk factor for poverty. The report makes 15 recommendations aimed at bodies from local and central government, to voluntary organisations. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-060907202 B |
| Classmark | D: E: D:F:5HH: CC: 6K |
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