Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults being especially ...

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

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

[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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Purpose: This study aimed to explore attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers of primary care physicians (PCPs) toward depression screening in older people. Methods: This cross-sectional study ...

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

Only 11% of adults aged 65 and older reported anxiety symptoms, markedly lower than the 27% rate among adults aged 18-29. Depression followed a similar pattern, with 19% of seniors reporting ...

Now a sub-study shows that there is also ... Sleeping for 2: Insomnia Therapy Reduces Postpartum Depression, Study Shows Oct. 31, 2024 — CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum ...