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 ...

Why: Depression is common in late life, effecting nearly five million of the 31 million Americans aged 65 and older. Both major and minor depression are reported in 13% of community dwelling older ...

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

But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and ... Mental Health App Could Help Prevent Depression in Young People at High Risk Oct. 8, 2024 — A cognitive ...

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

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“There is a stigma among the older generation which means they’ll see their GP for a bad knee but not depression – we need to make them aware that medicine is available for emotional as ...

Winona Health is offering free depression screening for adults by appointment on National Depression Screening Day, which is Oct. 10. Appointments are between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. One of every five ...

Here are some signs to look for that may indicate depression. Here are some signs to look for that may indicate depression. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose ...

Jeff Winograd, who's lived with depression for more than 25 years, says ketamine treatment saved his life. Jeff Winograd couldn’t get off his couch. He’d hit rock bottom with the depression he ...

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 ...

Retirement means never working again, right? Maybe not. Find out why having a job in your golden years is good for your life ...