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

Authors

Janelle L. Jones, University of AlabamaFollow
Julia Lancaster, Old Dominion UniversityFollow
Lauren Robins, Old Dominion UniversityFollow
Wendy K. Killam, Stephen F Austin State UniversityFollow
Matthew L. Nice, Indiana University PennsylvaniaFollow
Bisola Duyile, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow

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.

Author ORCID Identifier

Janelle L. Jones - 0000-0002-5798-7075

Julia Lancaster - 0000-0002-7228-7595

Lauren B. Robins - 0000-0002-8898-3499

Matthew L. Nice - 0000-0002-3113-6491

Bisola Duyile - 0000-0001-5643-5191

Recommended Citation

Jones, Janelle L.; Lancaster, Julia; Robins, Lauren; Killam, Wendy K.; Nice, Matthew L.; and Duyile, Bisola (2023) "Utilization of the Social Determinants of Mental Health Framework with Older Adults for Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment Planning," Adultspan Journal: Vol. 22: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2161-0029.1145
Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/adsp/vol22/iss1/5