Resources

Article in The Conversation on the issue of aged care residents and depression.

Guidance for general practitioners working in aged care. Highlights some of the more prevalent mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorder, suicide, bipolar and schizophrenia, and provides information regarding their diagnosis and management.

Details the role of Primary Health Networks in commissioning psychological treatment services targeting the mental health needs of people living in residential aged care facilities.

This paper provides guidance on primary health network primary mental health care flexible funding pool.

A position statement on care of older people with mental illness. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists advocates a holistic, age and culturally-appropriate approach to addressing mental illness in older people, informed by the principles of recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.

A tool to help Commonwealth Home Support Programme workers to understand the principles of wellness and reablement and how they can be applied practically in service delivery.

Little is known about anxiety in aged care populations, despite its increase in this frail population. This study investigated the prevalence, recording, and treatment rate of anxiety disorders among aged care residents.

Directory of training opportunities in topics relevant to mental health for people over 65 years. Includes links to online courses, past webinars or training that can be provided at a service.

For some older people, talking about personal matters does not come easy. This sheet provides tips and strategies for older people with mental health concerns to share how they are feelings with people who may support them.

The More Good Days Wellness Wheel is a tool for home care support workers to help them understand what is important to their client, what gives their life meaning, where they currently are, and where they want to be.