General Info & Requirements

California state law and federal law provide consumers with rights to help keep your medical records private. This Consumer Information Sheet from the California Office of the Attorney General contains general descriptions of basic patient privacy rights. For more information on your rights under federal law, see the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Californians aged 65 and over are one of the fastest growing populations in the state. The World Health Organization reports that nearly one in four adults aged 60 and over lives with a mental health condition.

You and your loved ones deserve to live long, healthy, happy lives. Mental health conditions, including depression (the most common condition diagnosed in older adults), are not a normal part of growing older. Such conditions are often undiagnosed and untreated.

We all know that it's important to see a physician on a regular basis to maintain good health. However, many people are not aware of the overall health benefits of addressing mental health. Mental health and physical health do have an impact on each other, so addressing both is important.

Seeing a mental health professional, finding a support group and learning more about mental health conditions can help greatly.

Below is a list designed to help you learn about mental health issues and conditions, find resources in your area, and more.