Menopause
Symptoms of the menopause, how the menopause can affect your emotional and mental health, and getting help with menopausal symptoms.
Read : MenopauseMental health later life content
Dementia
The symptoms of dementia, treatment for dementia, and how to support someone with dementia who has mental health problems.
Read : DementiaBrighter Futures report
The Brighter Futures project was developed and informed by a 4-year programme of work which provided evidence on mental health in later life. This report includes a project overview, learning and recommendations.
Read : Brighter Futures reportAn evaluation of the Standing Together project
The Standing Together project was set up to investigate the impact of peer support and activity-based groups on the health and wellbeing of older people.
Read : An evaluation of the Standing Together projectThe interface between dementia and mental health
In this paper, we explore the relationship between dementia, mental health and mental health problems.
Read : The interface between dementia and mental healthThe Mental Health Experiences of Older People During the Pandemic
This briefing reports some specific findings from the 'Coronavirus: Mental Health in the Pandemic' study, looking at the experiences of older people.
Read : The Mental Health Experiences of Older People During the PandemicWelfare and mental health
Information about benefits you may be able to claim if you have a health condition or if you are on a low income.
Read : Welfare and mental healthHow to look after your mental health in later life
This guide provides you with tips on how to look after your mental health in later life.
Read : How to look after your mental health in later lifeAll Things Being Equal
This paper sets out the current situation around older people’s mental health care in England, the challenges and implications for the future posed by the increasing number of older people in England, and makes recommendations aimed at ensuring older people receive the best possible health and social care and support on a fair and equitable basis.
Read : All Things Being EqualThe Milk's In The Oven: A booklet about dementia for children and young people
This booklet explains how people with dementia might behave and feel, and provides young people with information about the illness and how to cope if someone they know has dementia.
Read : The Milk's In The Oven: A booklet about dementia for children and young people