Ageism as a Source of Global Mental Health Inequity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15744509 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pamela B Teaster (0000-0002-9519-1967, Virginia Tech, corresponding author), Al Giwa (0000-0003-2100-9584, Cincinnati VA Medical Center) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | E765-770 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1001/amajethics.2023.765 |
| PMID | 37801061 |
| OpenAlex | W4387392187 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 6 |
Ageism manifests as stereotyping of or discrimination against people-usually older adults-because of their age. Since ageism contributes to global mental health inequity among older people, responding to their needs should be a clinical, ethical, and policy priority. This article suggests how relatively simple, low-cost, high-yield interventions can be implemented globally and domestically to improve the well-being and quality of life of older individuals
Mental health · Older people · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Quality of life (healthcare · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |