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WCCO: Dr. Nick Schneeman Talks Senior Mental Health with Susie Jones

  • Jun 8, 2026
  • Meaghan Puglisi
  • 1-min Read

Dr. Nick Schneeman, Lifespark Chief Medical Officer, sat down with WCCO’s Susie Jones about seniors and mental health. The symptoms of mental health are not always easy to diagnose because when it comes to seniors, it’s much more complex to understand. According to Dr. Nick, it’s common for seniors to have symptoms of mental health that are really due to underlying conditions like grief or loneliness that needs to be addressed before prescribing another medication.

In this interview during Susie Jones Health Radio Show on WCCO, Dr. Nick shares some of the warning signs that cognitive concerns may mean something more serious that are not related to mental health. Listen in to learn the differences…

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