[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 ...
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 ...
Conclusions A possible beneficial effect of board game playing on the risk of dementia could be mediated by less cognitive decline and less depression in elderly board game players. Stimulating ...
Magnesium plays a key role in brain function, mood regulation, and stress response, which may affect the progression and onset of depression and anxiety. Older adults are at an increased risk of ...
Liisa Hantsoo, Ph.D. of the Johns Hopkins Center for Women's Reproductive Mental Health explains what women need to know about baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. In fact, most ...