Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	113462
Country	Türkiye

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Beyond silence: Addressing mental health challenges and hopeful pathways for older adults
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Elif Sarac
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Elif Sarac, PhD, Researcher, Ministry of Defense, General Directorate of Management Services, The Private Care Center for the Elderly, Bilkent, Ankara 06000, Türkiye. sarac.elf@gmail.com
Key Words	Mental health; Older adults; Challenge; Stigma; Pathways
Core Tip	The current understanding of geriatric mental health recognizes well-being as the outcome of multiple intersecting social determinants economic, cultural, familial, and systemic factors rather than a single cause. Recognizing the lived experiences of marginalized groups, such as Asian American older adults, draws attention to disparities in prevalence, symptomatology, and access to mental health care. Focusing on stigma, language barriers, and health literacy highlights tangible obstacles to seeking help and adhering to care, which are frequently underemphasized in clinical conversations.
Citation	Sarac E. Beyond silence: Addressing mental health challenges and hopeful pathways for older adults. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-26 03:29
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-26 03:29
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-09-01 07:25
Revised	2025-09-01 16:20
Second Decision	2025-09-15 02:39
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-15 10:37
Articles in Press	2025-09-15 10:37
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ISSN	2220-3206 (online)
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