An overview of geriatric depression is presented, with emphasis on the clinical presentation, associated factors, and newer treatment options. The majority of elderly persons lead active ...

A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year revealed that nearly one in five adults in the ...

Depression is common in adults, with about 5% suffering from the condition worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Treatment-resistant depression, when a person with depression doesn't ...

Bright light therapy, a standard treatment for seasonal depression, may also help people who experience depression year-round ...

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s especially common among middle-aged and older adults. This serious ...

Research shows loneliness and physical inactivity are key factors in depression among Nigeria's older adults, emphasizing the ...

TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- At-home brain stimulation therapy can safely and effectively treat severe to moderate depression, a new clinical trial shows. Rates of treatment response ...

Particularly in the elderly, patients with agitated depression can present with symptoms of pacing or hand wringing and sometimes with an obsessional focal point such as worry over adequate ...

Rates of treatment response and depression remission were three times ... Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Deaths ...