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Mental Health of Asian American Older Adults: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Given the increased attention to older Asian Americans due to their increasing numbers in the United States, this article aims to provide a collective appraisal of older Asian American mental health issues by reviewing trends in older Asian American mental health research over the past 2 decades. This review article provides an overview of the current state of mental health and care research on older Asian Americans and vital factors associated with older Asian American mental health and care. We also identify gaps in current research on Asian American mental health issues and propose 5 potential areas for future research into which gerontologists need to put more effort during the next decade. Ways to reduce disparities in mental health and improve the quality of mental health of older Asian Americans are also discussed.

Source: Innovation in Aging

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa037

Authors: Giyeon Kim, Sylvia Y Wang, Soohyun Park, Stacy W Yun

Institutions: Chung-Ang University, Misericordia University, University of Alabama, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,977