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Ageing World Population - Coggle Diagram
Ageing World Population
Central Idea
India also experiences this trend (149 million, 10.5% in 2022, to reach 347 million, 20.8% by 2050).
People live longer, highlighting the need to address elderly mental health.
Elderly population is growing globally (1.1 billion, 13.9% in 2022), projected to reach 2.1 billion (22% by 2050).
Aging vs
Mental Health
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Heterogeneity in aging experiences based on genetics, lifestyle, and diseases.
Aging is a natural process but misconceptions, especially regarding mental health, persist.
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Best
Practices
Australia: "Beyondblue" provides various mental health resources, including services for older adults.
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United Kingdom: "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies" program offers mental health support for older adults.
Way forward
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Collective responsibility involving individuals, families, organizations, NGOs, and the government.
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