This poster will present findings from a qualitative study on Southeast Asian (SEA) elderly mental health from the perspectives of mental health professionals. Participants will learn (1) how SEA elders identify and define mental health, (2) the barriers to seeking professional help, (3) traditional/ indigenous treatments to treating depression, (4) ways to help SEA elders to recognize depression, (5) effective practices with elderly suffering from depression, and (6) the implications for professionals (social workers, mental health providers) working with depressed SEA elders.
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