Mind On Mental Health

Supporting Seniors’ Mental Health During the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted older adults’ mental health in many ways. This week, we’ll talk about the changes the pandemic has wrought, and how caretakers can best support older adults during this time.
In this episode, Andy interviews Jamie Winters, LCSW who is a Senior Primary Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in North Brunswick, NJ.  Jamie has worked with older adults for more than 10 years.
 
:37         Senior-specific mental health challenges during COVID-19
 
6:30       Be patient with seniors while they’re learning how to use technology
 
9:19       How to talk to seniors about your frustration
 
12:52    The importance of maintaining structure
 
18:20    Push yourself to learn how to better use technology to connect
 
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Mental Health Misnomers: Depression

Have you ever heard someone say that a person is “bipolar” or describe themselves as “OCD”? In the Mental Health Misnomers series, we discuss what these terms actually mean in a clinical mental health setting and compare that to how people tend to use the terms in everyday life.  Each of the three episodes focuses on one singular mental health issue including Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers Andy Dean and Peter Maclearie deconstruct our misnomers.
Guest Pete Maclearie, LCSW, is Clinical Manager of Adult Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in Eatontown, NJ. 
 
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Mental Health Misnomers: Bipolar Disorder

Have you ever heard someone say that a person is “bipolar” or describe themselves as “OCD”? In the Mental Health Misnomers series, we discuss what these terms actually mean in a clinical mental health setting and compare that to how people tend to use the terms in everyday life.  Each of the three episodes focuses on one singular mental health issue including Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers Andy Dean and Peter Maclearie deconstruct our misnomers.
Guest Pete Maclearie, LCSW, is Clinical Manager of Adult Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in Eatontown, NJ. 
 
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How to Build Mental Health Resiliency in Retirement

Resiliency is a word we hear often these days. For those who are retired (or getting ready to retire), developing adaptability is important as this phase of life is very different from the working years. Andy and guest Jamie Winters discuss how discusses how retired people can build mental health resiliency during their golden years.
Jamie Winters, LCSW is a Senior Primary Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in North Brunswick, NJ who has worked with retirement-aged people for more than 10 years. 
 
Taking it one day at a time and focusing on the present moment     3:10
 
The importance of limiting your news intake      5:47
 
Going outside of your comfort zone for optimal mental health      10:14
 
Why staying connected is vital     14:00
 
 
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