journal of men's health
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 73-82, March 2010

Psychosocial health screening and recognizing early signs of psychosocial distress

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Received in revised form 17 December 2009; accepted 21 December 2009.

Abstract 

Mental health issues are a common cause of psychosocial distress in men over the age of 55, and are a common cause of disability due to problems of disturbance of mood, substance use issues, and cognitive difficulties. The physician's ongoing relationship with the older male patient is highly personal and enables the clinician to key in on events and changes in his life that may predispose to mental illness. Doctors have the opportunity to reduce long-term disability and suffering caused by mental and emotional distress through early recognition and anticipation of common mental health problems.

Keywords: Mental health, Doctor–patient relationship, Mental wellness, Stigma, Depression, Substance use, Cognitive difficulties

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PII: S1875-6867(09)00371-6

doi:10.1016/j.jomh.2009.12.003

journal of men's health
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 73-82, March 2010

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