An international study led by Dr. Suraj Samtani and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that ...

Many older people suffer from depression but don't realize it, as it's often masked by other medical conditions common at their age. This doesn't make it less serious though.

Group arts interventions, such as painting, dance, or music, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults, offering a powerful alternative to traditional treatments. The ...

Depression is a serious health concern for older adults, potentially leading to other health issues if left untreated. Seniors often avoid discussing mental health due to generational stigma, but open ...

Older adults with epilepsy have worse depressive symptoms over time relative to those without epilepsy. These findings were recently published in Epilepsia.

Depression can strike at any age, but new data highlights its significant impact on older adults, where it is the most common mental health condition. Around one in five people in later life ...

Depression can affect anyone, at any age, and older adults are just as likely to experience it as younger people. According to the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), depression is the most common mental ...