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Understanding Mental Health & Aging

Date and Time

Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM

Category

Community event

Registration Info

Registration is required

About this event

Join North Bethesda Village for an engaging workshop on common mental health issues experienced by older adults, such as depression, anxiety, grief, and the emotional impact of chronic illness. Learn how to recognize the signs that therapy may be needed and discover practical steps for finding a therapist who accepts Medicare or private insurance.


We’ll also discuss the differences in supporting those who are homebound compared to those who seek outpatient mental health services, highlighting unique challenges and resources for each.

The session will be presented by Dr. Rene Laje, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C and Yasaman Alavi, LCPC. Dr. Laje is the Director of Clinical Operations/Mental Health Services at the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA). Ms. Alavi is Manager of Seniors' Services at the Sante Group medical health clinic (Silver Spring).

To register for the workshop and pose questions for our speakers in advance of the event, please click on the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/senior-care-mental-health-issues-and-assistance
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