Ageism and the State of Older People With Mental Conditions During the Pandemic and Beyond: Manifestations, Etiology, Consequences, and Future Directions

ABSTRACT The pandemic has put the spotlight on older people and topic of ageism. In early 2021, a call was made for input into Thematic Report Ageism Discrimination to inform United Nations Independent Expert Rights Older Persons' forthcoming report 48th session Human Council. aim this paper is articulate International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) World Psychiatric Section Old Age Psychiatry (WPA-SOAP) response call. This brief statement ageism with special focus mental health conditions divided three sections. We start by outlining various manifestations in varied contexts countries primary pandemic. Possible consequences people's well-being are outlined. conclude discussing ways overcome reduce its occurrence, especially during times extreme conditions.