Depression and anxiety are silent struggles for millions of older adults worldwide, affecting 7% and 3.8% of those aged 60 and over, respectively.

Depression in children, just like adults, is a far cry from "I am having a bad day", and causes persistent sadness or irritability lasting for weeks or more. It affects how children think, feel, and ...

Depression in the elderly, or geriatric depression, is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional "blue”" moods are normal. However, lasting ...

Older adults are at greater risk for depression, partly because they are more likely to have chronic health conditions, which are linked to higher rates of the mental health condition. But new ...

A study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education found that three in five young adults felt their lives lacked meaning and purpose. Young adults in the U.S. are reporting feelings of anxiety and ...

Children who move once between the ages of 10 and 15 are 41% more likely to be diagnosed with depression in adulthood, compared with those whose families don't move, researchers found.

In a new study, retirees reported heightened symptoms of depression compared to working adults. Moderate drinkers reported fewer depression symptoms than non-drinkers, but symptoms were even more ...

Depression is common in older adults, but it isn't normal. WebMD explains the signs of depression in your aging loved one and different treatment options.

The art of well-being: Group activities shown to ease depression and anxiety in older adults. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 11, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 03 / 250305135147.htm ...

The findings, published in Nature Mental Health, offer a compelling case for the benefits of shared creative activities. Depression and anxiety are silent struggles for millions of older adults ...