Mental Health of Immigrant Seniors (1)
Where are most immigrants in British Columbia from? (Two countries)
China and India
Why do many older immigrant adults hide their mental health challenges?
Stigma, fear of shame, protecting family honour
Name one solution to increase help increase accessibility to mental health services
- Outreach/community programs, increase transportation and/or training, advocate for policy changes
What were the three aspects of subjective wellbeing?
Evaluative wellbeing
Hedonic welbeing
Eudemonic wellbeing
______ Dynamics influence all 3 determinants and can help improve or diminish mental health.
Family
What has compromised immigrant seniors' feelings of being in control over their lives?
Their children
Approximately what percent of older adults have a mental illness?
20%
A sense of purpose and meaning in life is known as this type of wellbeing.
eudemonic wellbeing
What was the most important determinant of senior mental health?
Social Inclusion
What do older immigrant women often feel obligated to do?
Care for their grandchildren
By 2030, how many adults will be living with a major mental illness?
15 million
Name one non-health factor that contributes to higher subjective wellbeing in older adults.
financial stability, good relationships, or social engagement
Many immigrant seniors who come from collectivist societies attempt to hide their mental health struggles in attempt to preserve what?
Family honour
The lack of what skills makes it more difficult for immigrant seniors to integrate into Canadian communities?
English speaking skills
Can you name a limitation in the barrier to access article?
- conducted in Florida/California, outdated, lacked older adult voices
This region experiences low life satisfaction at all ages due to poverty and structural challenges.
Sub-Saharan Africa