Prevalence of and factors contributing to anxiety, depression and cognitive disorders among urban elderly in Odisha - A study through the health systems' Lens.

Introduction: Growing geriatric mental health needs of urban population in India pose several programmatic challenges. This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression and cognitive disorders among urban elderly, and explore availability of social support mechanisms and of a responsive health system to implement the national mental health programme.

Methods: 244 respondents were randomly selected from Berhampur city.