University of Utah Geriatric Clinic

About University of Utah Geriatric Clinic

Psychiatry Services for Aging & Mental Health

The Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic provides subspecialty outpatient services for adults ages 60 and older with mental health concerns and/or dementia. The mission of our clinic is to increase access to specialized mental health services and raise awareness and understanding of the unique mental health needs of older adults.

Our clinic offers diagnostic evaluation, consultation, treatment, education, and support for patients with new and ongoing mental health issues. Each initial evaluation of a patient includes a thorough assessment of the biological, psychological, and social factors that can affect their mental health. We may even consult with a patient's loved ones or caregivers to give us a complete picture of the patient's background. All of these factors help our providers develop a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to an individual's needs.

We have an interdisciplinary team of providers, including:

• geriatric psychiatrists,
• neuropsychologists,
• psychiatry residents,
• nurse practitioners,
• social workers, and
• other health professional trainees.

As part of a larger academic institution, our clinic is also a teaching site for the next generation of mental health care professionals. Psychiatry residents and health care professional trainees will assist with you or your loved one's care. This hands-on experience will teach them how to treat and manage the unique psychiatric and psychosocial issues of older adults.