Both major and minor depression are reported in 13% of community dwelling older adults, 24% of older medical outpatients and 43% of both acute care and nursing home dwelling older adults.

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 ...

For families, it’s vital to stay aware of potentially strenuous factors in an older loved one’s life and proactively address ...

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hoping to save lives by spreading awareness about the dangers of suicide in a ...

When Detecting Depression, the Eyes Have It Sep ... Crucial Insights on Loneliness and Death Ideation Among Older Adults Aug. 28, 2024 — New research highlights the growing problem of death ...

ADHD symptoms in adults can go overlooked, and many people who suspect they have this disorder don’t seek out treatment.

Experts said many of the diseases and conditions that crop up later in life can be managed or controlled through lifestyle ...

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 ...

Rates of anxiety and depression increased to 65 percent and 61 percent ... Disparities between young versus older and less educated versus more educated adults rose over time. Young, female, and ...

According to the study, depression and other mental health issues lead to an annual loss of 99,570 PALYs at work and 256,086 PALYs in home and volunteer work among Finns aged 18–79 years.

Children, teens and young adults in Southern California had been grappling with rising rates of depression and anxiety for years before the pandemic. Then COVID-19 came along and made their mental ...