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COVID-19 and older people: impact on their lives, support and care
- Authors:
- DUBOIS Hans, et al
- Publisher:
- European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 92
- Place of publication:
- Luxembourg
This report captures the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the quality of life of older citizens, including the impact on their well-being, finances, employment and social inclusion. It explores the effects on the use of care services and older people's reliance on other support. The report presents policy measures that have been implemented in EU Member States to support older people along all of the above-mentioned dimensions. These include measures to support independent living and schemes to support the labour market integration of older people or to prevent unemployment, all of which play a role in the quality of life of older citizens. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social contacts decreased in all age groups in the EU; mental health deteriorated for people of all ages during the pandemic, but affected young people and the 80+ age group most severely; both decreases and increases in income were less common among older people, for whom pensions proved to be a stable source of income - however, pandemic-related expenditure, such as spending on private transport and care services, caused financial difficulties, especially for low-income groups; during the pandemic, the likelihood of reduced physical activity increased with age; low-tech e-healthcare (by phone) facilitated access to healthcare during COVID-19, however, many older people still preferred face-to-face consultations and almost half of users aged 50+ who opted to use e-healthcare reported that it did not fully meet their needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Access to health care for people with mental disorders in Europe
- Authors:
- WAHLBECK Kristian, HUBER Manfred
- Publisher:
- European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Vienna
People with mental disorders are at high risk of poverty, stigmatisation and social exclusion. There is evidence that they do not receive the general health care that best responds to their needs. This policy brief outlines hurdles of access to health care for people with mental disorders in Europe and discusses policy implications.
Mental health promotion and mental health care in refugees and migrants: technical guidance
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- vi, 31
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
The experience of migration can be complex and stressful, related to events before departure, during travel and transit, and after arrival. Consequently, refugees and migrants can suffer from mental disorders, although prevalence is highly variable across studies and population groups. This guidance reviews the prevalence of some disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depressive and anxiety disorders. It highlights best available evidence on prevalence of mental health disorders in refugees and migrants and interventions. Areas and models for intervention to promote mental health and provide good mental health care to refugee and migrant groups include: promoting social integration, overcoming barriers to access for mental health care; facilitating engagement with services; and treatment for people with mental health problems. Based on evidence regarding risk factors and areas for intervention, eight key priority action areas are identified for consideration by policy-makers regarding the mental health of refugees and migrants. (Edited publisher abstract)