Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older adults? With adults with mild cognitive impairment? With adults with moderate to severe dementia? No worries! I got you covered.  In this week's video, you'll learn:  ⭐️ 5 must have (and free) depression screening tools to use with older adults⭐️ the screening tools to assess for depression and anxiety when older adults are medically hospitalized⭐️ Which depression screening tools are best for use with older adults who have mild cognitive impairment or early stages of dementia⭐️ A screening tool to identify depression in the moderate to severe stages of dementia. <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/depression-in-older-adults-screening-and-referral/'>Click here to get access to each of these screening tools</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/952579/open_sms">Have a topic idea? Send us a text. </a>👉 Want to Become an Aging Informed Therapist? Join us for our live CE course on 8/21/25 from 12-1:30pm EST. <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/p/aging-informed-therapist-webinar-live-aug-2025">Click here to learn more.</a> PROFESSIONALS: <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/guide/'>Grab your free guide to working with older adults here</a> Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... <a href='https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/'>Click here to get Continuing Education Credits</a>

Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older adults? With adults with mild cognitive impairment? With adults with moderate to severe dementia? No worries! I got you covered. In this week's video, you'll learn: ⭐️ 5 must have (and free) depression screening tools to use with older adults ⭐️ the screening tools to assess for depression and anxiety when older adults are medically hospitalized ⭐️ Which depression screening tools are best for use with older adults who have mild cognitive impairment or early stages of dementia ⭐️ A screening tool to identify depression in the moderate to severe stages of dementia. Click here to get access to each of these screening tools Have a topic idea? Send us a text. 👉 Want to Become an Aging Informed Therapist? Join us for our live CE course on 8/21/25 from 12-1:30pm EST. Click here to learn more. PROFESSIONALS: Grab your free guide to working with older adults here Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits

Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older adults? With adults with mild cognitive impairment? With adults with moderate to severe dementia?&nbsp;No worries! I got you covered.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this week's video, you'll learn:&nbsp; ⭐️ 5 must have (and free) depression screening tools to use with older adults⭐️ the screening tools to assess for depression and anxiety when older adults are medically hospitalized⭐️ Which depression screening tools are best for use with older adults who have mild cognitive impairment or early stages of dementia⭐️ A screening tool to identify depression in the moderate to severe stages of dementia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/depression-in-older-adults-screening-and-referral/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to get access to each of these screening tools</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/952579/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Have a topic idea? Send us a text. </a>👉 Want to Become an Aging Informed Therapist? Join us for our live CE course on 8/21/25 from 12-1:30pm EST. <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/p/aging-informed-therapist-webinar-live-aug-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn more.</a> PROFESSIONALS: <a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grab your free guide to working with older adults here</a> Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to get Continuing Education Credits</a>

#096- Screening and Referral for Depressed Older Adults

Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults. Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health &amp; Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp, this podcast is designed for therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults. Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture. &nbsp;This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:<ul><li>How purpose and meaning evolve later in life</li><li>The emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitions</li><li>Spiritual growth that often accompanies physical decline</li><li>Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and trauma</li><li>And what actually works in therapy with older adults</li></ul> 🎙️ Each episode delivers: &nbsp;✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away &nbsp;✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation &nbsp;✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging &nbsp;✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond Whether you're seeking continuing education, clinical confidence, or a deeper understanding of how to help older adults thrive, this podcast is for you.Because aging is more than decline. It’s development. And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.

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Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults. Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp, this podcast is designed for therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults. Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture.  This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:How purpose and meaning evolve later in lifeThe emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitionsSpiritual growth that often accompanies physical declineMental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and traumaAnd what actually works in therapy with older adults 🎙️ Each episode delivers:  ✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away  ✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation  ✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging  ✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond Whether you're seeking continuing education, clinical confidence, or a deeper understanding of how to help older adults thrive, this podcast is for you. Because aging is more than decline. It’s development. And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.

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