Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:

should be a minimum of 200 words APA

•    What are your thoughts after reviewing the readings?•    Why is it important that a Social Worker be aware of the mental health needs of older adults?•    What do you need to consider regarding suicide prevention and assessment in older adults?•    As a Social Worker, what questions would you want to ask an older adult client you are working with to determine if there are any mental health concerns?

References

https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/JF18p10.shtml

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults-and-mental-health

http://www.lifeseniorservices.org/seniorline/10_Facts_About_Mental_Health_and_Aging.asp

https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/mental-illness

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/depression-and-older-adults

https://hms.harvard.edu/news/depression-alzheimers

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/pdf/mental_health.pdf