This guide provides a practical, easy-touse resource about mental health problems and mental health services for use by older Kansans, their families, and non-mental health service providers. It describes why people might have mental health problems, the symptoms and treatments for common mental health disorders experienced by older adults, and when someone should seek treatment. It outlines the kinds of mental health services available in Kansas, how to gain access to them, how to help someone who is experiencing a mental health problem, and information about medications often used to treat mental disorders.