Utilization of the Social Determinants of Mental Health Framework with Older Adults for Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment Planning

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

DOI

10.33470/2161-0029.1145

Publication Title

Adultspan Journal

Volume

22

Issue

1

Pages

5 (1-14)

Abstract

This conceptual paper will aid counselors and mental health professionals in obtaining insight to utilizing a Social Determinants of Mental Health Framework with older adult clients. Further, the article incorporates the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies to further contextualize the therapeutic alliance. The authors utilize the Social Determinants of Mental Health Framework to frame counseling assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning to improve the mental health outcomes of older adults. The article utilizes a specific case example to assess, conceptualize, and plan treatment for an older adult client contextualized in their environment.

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ORCID

0000-0002-7228-7595 (Lancaster, Julia), 0000-0002-8898-3499 (Lauren B. Robins)

Original Publication Citation

Jones, J. L., Lancaster, J., Robins, L., Killam, W. K., Nice, M. L., & Duyile, B. (2023). Utilization of the social determinants of mental health framework with older adults for assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. Adultspan Journal, 22(1), 1-14, Article 5. https://doi.org/10.33470/2161-0029.1145

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