A psychiatrist with a geriatric focus, Dr. Robert Kohn has operated his private practice in Providence, Rhode Island, since 2017. He treats the elderly with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of his professional practice. Robert Kohn, MD, has also directed the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Research on Psychiatric Epidemiology and Mental Health and serves as a consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
According to data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in conjunction with WHO, roughly 25 percent of seniors are living with mental disorders like anxiety, dementia, and depression. Depression is the most common mental health issue among seniors. The population of seniors is steadily rising. PAHO projects the number of seniors with mental health problems to double by 2030.
PAHO also highlights the “treatment gap” as a substantial problem. The treatment gap among seniors is the disparity between the number of seniors who need a specific treatment and those who actually get it. According to statistics, over 60 percent of seniors with mental conditions are not receiving the appropriate treatment for their conditions. PAHO recommends collaboration between health-care providers and mental health professionals to vitalize mental health care for seniors. PAHO also recommends supportive social connections with seniors, since mental issues worsen when seniors are isolated or lonely. This social support can be provided by family members and community groups.
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