2022
Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
Cohen Z, Eigenberger P, Sharkey K, Conroy M, Wilkins K. Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in Older Adults. Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2022, 45: 717-734. PMID: 36396275, DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2022.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
An Overview of Anxiety, Trauma-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Conroy M, van Dyck L, Lane C, Cook J. An Overview of Anxiety, Trauma-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Current Geriatrics Reports 2021, 10: 91-100. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00361-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObsessive-compulsive disorderOlder adultsOverview of anxietyPurpose of ReviewAnxietyPsychosocial interventionsMental health conditionsPsychosocial consequencesMental health specialistsAnxietyOlder patientsPsychiatric disordersInappropriate medication useFirst-line treatmentSide effect profilePrimary care settingSymptomatologyDisordersAdultsAmerican Geriatrics SocietyHealth specialistsBeers criteriaMedication useEffect profilePharmacological treatmentPatient symptomatologySocial Connections for Seniors During COVID-19: An Online Psychoeducation and Peer Support Program
van Dyck L, Wilkins K, Mecca M, Lane C, Conroy M. Social Connections for Seniors During COVID-19: An Online Psychoeducation and Peer Support Program. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2021, 29: s135. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2021.01.130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder adultsSocial isolationPeer supportSignificant negative health outcomesCOVID-19 programsNegative health outcomesPeer support programMajority of participantsHealth outcomesPsychosocial needsGeriatric psychiatristsSocial connectednessImproved feelingsVulnerable populationsOngoing pandemicOnline psychoeducationAdultsEnhanced mindfulnessPsychoeducationCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicYale Department
2019
Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Successes, Challenges, and Recommendations
Gupta M, Ali H, Savo D, Conroy M, Wilkins K. Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Successes, Challenges, and Recommendations. Current Geriatrics Reports 2019, 8: 137-147. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-019-00285-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health careOlder adultsHealth careIntegrated careNurse care managersMental health conditionsEffective treatment modelMental health resourcesBehavioral health careRegular screeningPrimary careIntegrated PrimaryBetter outcomesPatient experienceCare programClinical practiceReviewThis reviewClinical collaborationHealth resourcesHealth conditionsCareCare managersTreatment modelNew modalityAdults