Mental Health
Background
As stated in the Older Americans Act, older adults should have opportunities to achieve the "best possible mental health which science can make available without regard to economic status, and have immediate benefit from proven research knowledge which can sustain and improve health and happiness". Similarly, the Vision for an Aging Texas includes a statement that older persons should have the opportunity for optimal mental health. This ideal can best be achieved by promoting consumer education, prevention, effective diagnosis and treatment, reductions in social stigmas, and accessible, affordable mental health care.
Updated: November 2, 2007
