Janelle L. Jones, Julia Lancaster, Lauren Robins, Wendy K. Killam, Matthew L. Nice, Bisola Duyile
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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.
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ADULTSPAN JOURNAL (ISSN 1524-6817) is published twice a year, in spring and fall, by the Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA), a member association of the American Counseling Association. All manuscripts not meeting the specifications detailed below will be returned to the authors before review for publication.