As we age, it’s important to prioritize mental health alongside physical health. Seniors face an increased risk of depression, which is often overlooked as a normal part of aging. However, depression ...

A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed, Dutch researchers report. But it remains ...

Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit riskier driving behaviors than their nondepressed peers, including hard braking, cornering, and unpredictable driving patterns, new research ...

Millions of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression, in the fall or winter. Even more experience changes in mood and energy levels when days get shorter, regardless of ...

Imaging studies have repeatedly found that people with depression have smaller hippocampal volumes than healthy individuals. The hippocampus is a brain region involved in learning and memory, spatial ...

It’s important to know that depression can occur at any age, but the geriatric population - individuals 65 years of age and older, face particularly concerning issues. Sometimes referred to as ...

New research reveals that specific brain network changes can predict which widowed elderly individuals are at higher risk for developing depression years before symptoms appear. The five-year ...

Dr. Barry Rovner answers the question: 'Stimulants For Depression In Seniors?' — -- Question: Are stimulant medications (such as methylphenidate or Ritalin) helpful for treating depression in ...