Contrary to popular belief, people with mental health disorders are more often victims than perpetrators of violence. The stereotype that mental illness is dangerous remains deeply...

Contrary to a deeply ingrained societal perception, the majority of people aged 60 to 75 believe they have a good quality of life, just as good as that of younger generations (aged...

Algerians, Moroccans—there are 90,000 "elderly migrants" from the Maghreb living in shelters in France. The oldest among them have no access to nursing homes and suffer from...

For nearly fifteen years, the Health Barometers have tracked key behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions related to risk-taking and the health status of the population residing in...

Since 2007, sixty community workers across the regions have been trained in anti-discrimination efforts, at the initiative of the French League for Mental Health. Support groups help...

An overview of the "Aînés Ruraux," a nationwide network of clubs for rural retirees organized by the Mutualité Sociale Agricole, and the services and activities available through this...

Article produced by the Ondine Association, which provides information and treatments to prevent and treat urinary incontinence.

This issue of *La Santé de l'Homme* provides an overview of contemporary manifestations of the malaise of modern life; it analyzes their consequences and suggests ways to overcome them.

Following an overview of demographic trends among this age group (60 and older) in France—particularly by department—and the resulting implications for health and social services, this...

The consequences of head injuries are wide-ranging. Intellectual and behavioral disorders account for the bulk of the disability. Reintegrating those affected is often challenging,...