Depression may manifest differently than in younger peopleMedically reviewed by Steven Gans, MDI was a teenager when I first ...

Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult because depression may have atypical presentations in elderly individuals. Numerous rating scales for depression are available ...

[37] A family history of alcoholism in first-degree relatives conveys an increased risk for depression. Bereavement is an obvious stressor commonly seen among the elderly. The stress of losing a ...

One in five adults said they experienced any symptoms of anxiety or depression in a 2-week period, according to a 2022 CDC ...

The study found that while about 1 in 5 American adults overall experienced symptoms of anxiety (18.2%) or depression (21.4%), rates varied significantly by age. Only 11% of adults aged 65 and ...

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

A recent study reveals that seniors who are more susceptible to “emotional contagion”—feeling emotions from others—are ...

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of ...

Md. Ziaul Islam [Opens in a new window], Geriatric depression results in additional difficulties for older people and their residing society. The case-control study intended to assess the association ...

A new Chinese study suggests that social media use can help prevent and reduce depression symptoms among middle-aged and older adults. The research, published in the international journal, ...

TIANJIN -- Using social media may help prevent or reduce the symptoms of depression among middle-aged and elderly people, ...