Episode 6 - Aging and Mental Health Simplified
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Mental well-being matters at every stage of life, but older generations often face challenges that are not always talked about.
In Aging and Mental Health Simplified, Tommy Bateman, Director of Behavioral Health at Sentara Health Plans, shares insight into the emotional realities of growing older. From navigating retirement and shifting identities to dealing with grief, isolation, and the loss of independence, these are conversations worth having.
While Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are more open about mental health, many Baby Boomers grew up in a time when these topics were kept quiet. This episode encourages us to change that and to make space for meaningful support as we age.
We explore why finding the right therapist matters, how men and women experience mental health differently, and how to create a sense of purpose and connection later in life.In This Episode
- Mental health in the Baby Boomer and older generations
- How the aging process affects emotional well-being
- The importance of the relationship with your therapist
- Male and female attitudes toward mental health and talking about feelings
- Understanding despair and the impact of suffering in silence
- Grief, loss, and finding purpose and meaning later in life
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