Clinical Insights and Challenges into Cognitive and Mental Health in Older Adults

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to our Special Issue on “Clinical Insights and Challenges into Cognitive and Mental Health in Older Adults”. In this Special Issue, we explore innovative research and evidence-based practices situated at the intersection of medicine and psychology, emphasizing their integrative role in advancing the understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of cognitive and mental health conditions among older adults. Recent research has emphasized the importance of focusing on mental processes occurring in older adults, which, to a large extent, determine their physical and psychological functioning. Cognitive and mental health are crucial components of overall well-being (physical, psychological, and social) in older adulthood, profoundly influencing quality of life, independence, and longevity. As people age, they face unique psychological, biological, and social challenges—such as physical health decline, loss of loved ones, and transitions in social roles—that can significantly impact mental resilience and cognitive functioning. Examining cognitive and mental health among older adults is therefore essential for healthy aging.

The aim of this Special Issue is to examine clinical insights and challenges into cognitive and mental health in older adults in the context of theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and practical applications.

Potential research topics include:

• Geriatric psychiatry;
• Older adults psychology;
• Cognitive and emotional processes in older adults;
• Mental health in older adults;
• Individual and social coping with stress;
• Person-centered care;
• Therapeutic approaches;
• The effectiveness of cognitive-based interventions;
• Psychosomatic approaches;
• Personalized interventions in geriatrics;
• Psychological needs and mental health preferences.

Dr. Dariusz Krok
Guest Editor

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