Medical Xpress July 8, 2024
A study has found people aged 65 and older can experience long-term benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even in the face of new stressors such as the death of a spouse.
Many of the significant life changes older people experience are common triggers for depression and anxiety, including health problems, bereavement and transitions to retirement, caring roles or aged care.
Despite this, both conditions are under-diagnosed in older people, with their symptoms often labeled a “natural” part of aging.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the gold standard treatment for anxiety and depression in all age groups, and even though it has been shown to be effective for people aged over 65, it is prescribed far less often than...
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