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Our new editorial Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych explores whether/how #robotics can be deployed in geriatric #mentalhealth. We also comment on work from SCARF (India) that studied older adults' response to a humanoid #robot prototype. Early days but there is potential authors.elsevier.com/a/1dpxA3o67zXn…

Does purposeful living delay the onset of #dementia and increase lifespan? Check out research findings with Dr. Patricia A. Boyle and Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center colleagues in this article published in Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

In an #NIMHDResearch study, researchers found that African American & Hispanic people w/ #Alzheimers & related dementias had an increased risk of serious #depression & restlessness than White adults age 65 & older. Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych bit.ly/35M2x9o

Special Issue of Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych covers Ageism, Mentalism, and Ableism: Elsevier Psychiatry ajgponline.org/issue/S1064-74…

Just published in Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych Geographic region plays an important role in patterns of racial/ethnic disparities in #depression outcomes in older adults. Macarius Donneyong David Mischoulon MGH Psychiatry BWH Preventive Medicine #race #Ethnicity #olderadults #Geography sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A lady in her late 80s in brief psychodynamic #psychotherapy hit an impasse. So her therapist used targeted #VR in a single session to immerse her in her childhood. It worked! We describe more in this paper. VR-augmented #precisioncare in #therapy! secure-web.cisco.com/1ADwh-psXiUWJP…

People w/ #dementia or #Alzheimers often also have #Depression. Research in Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych from Dr. Mirova Ceide & Dr. Jessica Zwerling uses Problem Adaptation Therapy to treat depression in diverse populations. Learn more: bit.ly/3oXVi8D #ThisIsHealthEquity

To mark the end of the year, research that speaks to our times - a study suggesting that higher frequency of hot baths at bedtime is associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms among older adults. The journal wishes it's readership Happy New Year! ajgponline.org/article/S1064-…

Psych News Alert: Some Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Increase Dementia R... alert.psychnews.org/2022/01/some-n… Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych

In new work in the Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych we consider the use of app-based #mentalhealth interventions for older adults. We conclude that they could be useful adjuncts for some highly-specific clinical indications, but not much more (currently, anyway) authors.elsevier.com/a/1eR-e3o67zXn…

What is the #mentalhealth impact of #covid19 on older adults? Nice summary of current trends, #LongCovid and impact on people with dementia and their caregivers. Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych ajgponline.org/article/S1064-…

@psychiatricNews reports on our new editorial in Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych on how two years of #COVID19 have impacted older adults in a number of different ways, depending on their circumstances.

In this new paper Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych we discuss what we've learned about the #mentalhealth impact of #COVID19 on older adults. We also discuss how any assessment will need to consider these factors - a fundamental new piece of clinical history Full text here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

This new paper describes the use of health coaches in dementia care to augment #dementia care services. #collaborative care. ajgponline.org/article/S1064-…

The Journal is thrilled to announce it's 2021 Impact Factor of 7.996, which represents it's all time high, ranking it #1 among all journals in Gerontology American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Congratulations to the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry for a tremendous impact factor increase! Leading the way and providing sound research and data is a key factor for this success.

More positive social interactions = ⬆️ sense of purpose in retired adults, which in turn leads to happier and healthier lives, via Neuroscience News and Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych #SDOH neurosciencenews.com/social-interac…

This piece in the The New York Times cites work published in the July issue of the journal demonstrating the realtionship between social connections and a sense of purpose in late life American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Text Your Friends. It Matters More Than You Think. nyti.ms/3Iv6i5E

Being Social May Be Purposeful in Older Adulthood: A Measurement Burst Design sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

I spoke to Medscape about the scope and risks of using #psychedelics for #mental#health care among #olderadults. Based on new work in Am Jnl of Geriatric Psych there is potential and need but thus far, too little evidence and too many unknowns. medscape.com/viewarticle/98…