On the basis of current epidemiological and clinical research, this article describes how mental health symptoms are associated with heart disease, a major chronic condition that occurs primarily in middle and late life. The article describes the culturally and historically important link between heart and mind. It then describes depression and…

Notes that process of discharge planning is often impeded by disagreements among family members who must readjust roles and relationships in the face of crisis of illness. Discusses sources of family disagreements related to discharge planning, identifies implications for social work practice, and uses family systems perspective to articulate…