Apomediation in the Psychology Today Online Mental Health Provider Directory: Representation Gaps for Older Adults’ Care in the United States

Kristina Shiroma, Lindsey Hartman, Victoria Maneev, School of Information Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Counseling Department, College of Education , Health Sciences, Bradley University

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on July 01, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
PurposeOnline directories play an important apomediary role in shaping how older adults find and compare potential providers. However, little is known about how this type of health information represents older adult needs and aging-related mental health ...