Barriers to treatment for older adults seeking psychological therapy.

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2015)

The main barriers identified related to issues with identifying the need to seek help. More attention is needed to educate older adults and professionals about the need for, and effectiveness of, psychological therapies for older adults with anxiety and depression to reduce this barrier to help seeking.

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