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 ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

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 ...

Older adults who laugh more often are less likely to develop depression, according to a large study conducted in Japan. These ...

Sept. 5, 2025 – A persistent brain fog may make you uneasy as you get older. Is it normal or is it dementia? Don't jump to that conclusion. A visit to your regular doctor may reveal an overlooked ...

One unexpected symptom of depression in older adults that many often miss is fatigue. "A person who is depressed does not ...

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new study. A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms ...

The researchers concluded that depression and memory were closely interrelated, with both seeming to affect each other. Depressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline in older people, ...

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 ...

A large-scale study of older Australians finds that diets high in ultra-processed food may quietly erode mental wellbeing—boosting depression risk and undermining quality of life, even without ...