Senior Behavioral Health Program

As an older adult, you need a mental health care provider who understands the aging process and how it can affect mental health.

Look to the Senior Behavioral Health program at UC San Diego Health for expert psychiatric care for adults 65 and older.

Signs You or a Loved One Needs Help

Mental health issues often go unrecognized and undiagnosed, especially among older adults. You may want to consider seeking professional help if you see signs of:

• Depression
• Social withdrawal
• Severe anxiety
• Suicidal thoughts
• Sleep and appetite changes
• Loss of interest in appearance
• Hallucinations
• Confusion
• Severe memory loss
• Changes in behavior or personality

Senior Behavioral Health Clinic

Don't Suffer in Silence

Depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a disease that can be treated. However, older adults have an increased risk of depression. We can and want to help.

Our experts can help you even if you don't have a severe mental health issue.

As with people of any age, many older adults have general mental health care concerns. Talking with one of our senior behavioral health specialists can improve your well-being and help you maintain independence with confidence.

Services We Offer

• Medication management
• Family and individual therapy
• Diagnosis and treatment for new unresolved or ongoing mental health issues
• Coordination of care with other medical specialties