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Twelve-Month Diagnosed Prevalence of Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and Medical Comorbidity in Massachusetts Medicare and Medicaid Members Aged 55 and Over, 2005

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This report describes the 12-month diagnosed prevalence of behavioral health disorders (BHDs) among Massachusetts Medicare and Medicaid (MassHealth) members 55 years of age and older during calendar year 2005. Although population-based estimates of prevalence of BHDs among the elderly are available in only a few selected studies, none of them describe Massachusetts. With an expected rise in the number of elderly people with psychiatric disorders, a better understanding of the prevalence of mental illness and addictions in this population is needed to plan for services and supports.

Source: eScholarship@UMassChan

Authors: Robin E. Clark, Yat Hung Leung, Wen‐Chieh Lin, Faith C. Little, Elizabeth O’Connell, Darlene M. OʼConnor, Jianying Zhang, Sandra Albright, Mary Kay Browne

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W51157147

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Cites: 22

Cited by: 1

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