Mar 3, 2020
Depression in older age is a specific mental health condition that warrants further discussion. We live in a youth-oriented society that sends incorrect messages about aging and how one should feel during the aging process. The misconception that getting old is bad, gloomy and depressing is damaging for a multitude of reasons, but one particular damaging impact is the under diagnosis of clinical depression in this population. Depression is a tremendous source of suffering, disability, and poor health outcomes that needs to be diagnosed and treated. Tune in to learn more about depression and aging.
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