Mental Health Strategies for Older Adults

Mental Health Strategies for Older Adults

May marks both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to bring attention to a topic we don’t discuss nearly enough: the mental health of older adults.

In this deeply moving and essential episode, I’m joined by Dr. Regina Koepp, a Stanford-trained, board-certified Clinical Geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging. With decades of experience and a compassionate, insightful approach, Dr. Koepp helps us explore the often-overlooked emotional experiences that come with aging.

Here’s what we focused on:

* How to heal emotional wounds and trauma later in life
* Navigating grief after the loss of a spouse or lifelong friend
* The powerful connection between physical health and mental well-being
* Why older adults deserve—and need—ongoing access to mental health care
* Practical tips and strategies for caregivers and family members

About Dr. Regina:
Dr. Koepp is a nationally recognized expert on aging and mental health, featured in The New York Times, AARP, Psychology Today, and NPR. She is the founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging and is passionate about ensuring older adults receive the mental health support they deserve.

Connect with Dr. Regina:
Website: https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-koepp/

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