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Executive Summary
Introduction 
Why is mental health important?
   Mental health problems among older people
   Economic impact
Involuntary loneliness, a specific mental health risk 
Informal care and the need for support of informal carers 
The role of mental health-related stigma 
The role of ageism and age-related stigma 
Physical diseases, long-term care, and mental health  
Designing supportive spaces and environments  
Access to mental health services 
Transition to community-based mental health 
Prevention of suicides and suicidality among older people 
Good Practices 
Recommendations 
Further resources  

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Title : Older Persons' Mental Health—Contribution to the Development of an EU Mental Health Strategy

Publication : AgePlatform Europe, 2025 May (22 pages)

​URL : https://www.age-platform.eu/content/uploads/2025/05/AGE_2025_Older_Persons_Mental_health.pdf