# Geropsychiatric Care of Older Adults: Substance Use, Delirium and Depression

PMC · DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf122.1561 · 2025-12-31

## TL;DR

This paper discusses the mental health and substance use challenges faced by older adults, focusing on delirium, depression, and suicide.

## Contribution

The paper provides new insights into geropsychiatric research on substance use and mental health disorders in older populations.

## Key findings

- Research highlights the prevalence of substance use in older adults.
- The session addresses the intersection of delirium and depression in aging populations.
- Findings emphasize the importance of suicide prevention strategies for the elderly.

## Abstract

In this session the participants will gain insights into research addressing substance use, delirium, depression and suicide in older adults

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** delirium (MONDO:0045057), depression (MONDO:0002050)

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12761945