Reasons Why Older Adults Do Not Seek Mental Health Treatment

Reasons why older adults do not seek mental health treatment include

A) family members do not feel it is necessary, a preference for medical professionals over mental health professionals, and insurance will not cover psychiatric services.
B) distrust of the mental health profession, chronic illnesses and physical disabilities, and lack of encouragement from medical professionals.
C) others will think they are "crazy," lack of sufficient resources, and inability to drive to the clinician's office.
D) increased caregiver responsibilities, family members do not feel it is necessary, and distrust of the mental health profession.