Depression in older adults
Depression is less prevalent among older adults than among younger adults, but it can have
serious consequences. More than half of cases represent a first onset in later life. Although …
serious consequences. More than half of cases represent a first onset in later life. Although …
Prevalence and predictors of depression in populations of elderly: a review
JK Djernes - Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: To offer an update on prevalence and predictors of old age depression in
populations of elderly Caucasians. Method: The databases MEDLINE and Psychinfo were …
populations of elderly Caucasians. Method: The databases MEDLINE and Psychinfo were …
Social group memberships protect against future depression, alleviate depression symptoms and prevent depression relapse
A growing body of research suggests that a lack of social connectedness is strongly related
to current depression and increases vulnerability to future depression. However, few studies …
to current depression and increases vulnerability to future depression. However, few studies …
Depression among older adults: a 20-year update on five common myths and misconceptions
Is depression among older adults symptomatically different than younger adults? Is it more
common or chronic or difficult to treat? Is depression in late life more likely to be attributed to …
common or chronic or difficult to treat? Is depression in late life more likely to be attributed to …
The prevalence of mental disorders in older people in Western countries–a meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE: To conduct a meta-analysis assessing the prevalence of mental disorders in
older people in Europe and North America. METHOD: Studies that reported prevalence …
older people in Europe and North America. METHOD: Studies that reported prevalence …
The importance of social support in the associations between psychological distress and somatic health problems and socio-economic factors among older adults …
H Bøen, OS Dalgard, E Bjertness - BMC geriatrics, 2012 - Springer
Background Little is known of the importance of social support in the associations between
psychological distress and somatic health problems and socio-economic factors among …
psychological distress and somatic health problems and socio-economic factors among …
Paternal psychiatric disorders and children's psychosocial development
P Ramchandani, L Psychogiou - The Lancet, 2009 - thelancet.com
Psychiatric disorders of parents are associated with an increased risk of psychological and
developmental difficulties in their children. Most research has focused on mothers …
developmental difficulties in their children. Most research has focused on mothers …
Prevalence of mood, anxiety, and substance-abuse disorders for older Americans in the national comorbidity survey-replication
Objectives: Current information on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among older
adults in the United States is lacking. Prevalence of anxiety, mood, and substance disorders …
adults in the United States is lacking. Prevalence of anxiety, mood, and substance disorders …
Origins of depression in later life
DG Blazer, CF Hybels - Psychological medicine, 2005 - cambridge.org
Background. Despite the burden of depression in late life, its origins present a paradox to
investigators and clinicians alike. Method. We review biological (genetics and heredity …
investigators and clinicians alike. Method. We review biological (genetics and heredity …
Depression and chronic diseases: Co-occurrence and communality of risk factors
Background The aim of current study is to assess the cross-sectional association of chronic
non-communicable diseases (diabetes mellitus, arthritis, asthma, chronic lung disease …
non-communicable diseases (diabetes mellitus, arthritis, asthma, chronic lung disease …