Anxiety is a common challenge for many older adults. Life changes, health concerns, or simply the natural shifts in brain chemistry that come with age can increase feelings of worry or unease.

While antipsychotics can be effective for some patients, they come with well-known side effects, including an increased risk ...

If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety or depression, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 800-662-4357 for information on ...

Depression in older adults, also called geriatric depression, is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However ...

But many people who take daily medications are unaware that certain drugs in their pill box can also increase their risk of ...

Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States, reports a study by Columbia University Mailman School of ...

Among 57,086 older adults, new gabapentin users demonstrated lower fall-related healthcare visits than duloxetine users, with ...

As daily pressures mount in modern life, more people seek natural ways to manage stress and anxiety. While medication plays an important role for some, many find relief through lifestyle changes ...

Exercise and socialization have many life-changing benefits for older adults. Regular activity is the most effective strategy ...

A study published in Journal of American Geriatrics Society on Wednesday finds that older adults face lower odds for depression if they didn’t have depression earlier in life or had higher income ...