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Matthew Fullen

Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech

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Matthew C. Fullen, PhD, LPCC, has a research focus on the counseling needs of older adults, with an emphasis on expanding access to mental health care and developing programs to improve mental health & wellness among older adults. His research on promoting older adults’ mental health has been funded by the Administration for Community Living and the Mather Institute.

Matthew Fullen

Latest from Matthew Fullen

  1. How to Respond to Suicide Risk in Older Adults

    May 17, 2022
    Knowing ways to provide help and support (such as recognizing warning signs and investing in intervention training) and having access to resources can help create a network of safety for older adults who may be at risk of suicide.

  2. How to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for Medicare Recipients

    May 13, 2022
    Many mental health care provides won't accept Medicare. The Biden administration and Congress are considering strategies to modernize the Medicare program so mental health needs for older adults can be adequately met.
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