125 Episodes

  1. Psychological Assessment and Therapy with Older Adults: What to Expect in a First Session

    Published: 9/16/2020

  2. Older Adults and Suicide: What You Can Do to Help

    Published: 9/9/2020

  3. When Caregivers Have Chronic Medical Illness of Their Own - with Dr. Kandi Schmidt

    Published: 8/26/2020

  4. 5 Facts You Should Know about Dementia Caregiving

    Published: 8/18/2020

  5. Combat Ageism and Become an Older Person in Training - with Ashton Applewhite

    Published: 8/10/2020

  6. COVID-19 Health Disparities among African American and Latinx Seniors - with Dr. Monique Williams

    Published: 8/5/2020

  7. Is Dementia a Normal Part of Aging?

    Published: 7/28/2020

  8. 7 Benefits of Early Diagnosis of Dementia

    Published: 7/22/2020

  9. Noticing Signs of Memory Loss? 5 Next Steps

    Published: 7/15/2020

  10. Know the 10 Memory Loss Warning Signs

    Published: 7/8/2020

  11. Older Adult Refusing To Go To the Doctor? Try These 5 Expert Tips

    Published: 7/1/2020

  12. The Unique Needs of LGTBQ Caregivers - with SAGE's Tim Johnston, PhD

    Published: 6/24/2020

  13. Enhancing Care for LGTBQ Seniors - with SAGE's Tim Johnston, PhD

    Published: 6/16/2020

  14. Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care - with Dr. Vonetta Dotson

    Published: 6/9/2020

  15. Why I Do Antiracist Work & Why You Should, Too

    Published: 6/2/2020

  16. The Best Treatment for Sleep Problems in Elderly Adults - with Dr. Daniel Wachtel

    Published: 5/26/2020

  17. Expert Tips for Helping Suicidal Older Adults

    Published: 5/20/2020

  18. Depression in Older Adults: What to Know and How to Help

    Published: 5/12/2020

  19. Love After Loss: The Courage to Find Love After Widowhood

    Published: 5/5/2020

  20. Grief and Loss During COVID (Part 2): Forced to Grieve Without a Funeral

    Published: 4/28/2020

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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 beyondWhether 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 growthSubscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.