Original Articles
MedEdMentoring's series of original review articles outlines the needs and current issues in the field of geriatric mental health research.
Introduction to the Field of Geriatric Mental Health Research (PDF)Background and overview of the need for more researchers
Geriatric Psychiatry: Recruitment, Education, and Training (PDF)
How do researchers enter the field, and what is required of them?
Research Gaps in Geriatric Mental Health Care (PDF)
Research gaps make it difficult to achieve large-scale treatment goals and avert the consequences of untreated and undertreated mental
health disorders in older patients. What types of research are most urgently needed in this field?
Mentoring and Geriatric Mental Health Research Careers (PDF)
In the area of geriatric mental health research, there are unique challenges that make mentoring a valuable tool in the development of the skilled and effective researcher.
Grant Support (PDF)
In a tough funding climate, geriatric mental health researchers at all career stages should explore both traditional and alternative sources of research funding--from the NIH to private foundations and industry.
Women and Minorities in Research Careers (PDF)
Women and minorities are making greater strides toward succeeding in research careers, but they continue to face many challenges.
Survival Skills for Researchers (PDF)
Having a career in research is about more than the time you spend in the lab. Knowing how to write a successful grant proposal will fund your project, and once you have the funds, you must hire and manage employees to help you conduct your research.
