Expert advice for seniors new to therapy. In this episode I share common causes of depression in older adulthood  and key advice for older adults who are new to the mental health space. <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/expert-advice-for-older-adults-new-to-mental-health-care/'>Go to the show notes here</a> <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/find-a-geriatric-mental-health-care-provider-in-your-area/'>FIND A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER FOR OLDER ADULTS</a> <a href='https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/'>GET CONTINUING EDUCATION</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>

Expert advice for seniors new to therapy. In this episode I share common causes of depression in older adulthood and key advice for older adults who are new to the mental health space. Go to the show notes here FIND A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER FOR OLDER ADULTS GET CONTINUING EDUCATION 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

Expert advice for seniors new to therapy. In this episode I share common causes of depression in older adulthood&nbsp; and key advice for older adults who are new to the mental health space. <a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/expert-advice-for-older-adults-new-to-mental-health-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the show notes here</a> <a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/find-a-geriatric-mental-health-care-provider-in-your-area/" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIND A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER FOR OLDER ADULTS</a> <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">GET CONTINUING EDUCATION</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>

#097- Expert Advice to Older Adults New to the Mental Health Space

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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