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 ...

Using the internet may result in less depression and better well-being in people over 50, according to a new study.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Among U.S. adults aged 18-29, the impact on mental health was even more severe. Rates of anxiety and depression increased to 65 percent and 61 percent, respectively, of the respondents in that age ...