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Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Older Adults Increased From 1999 To 2019, Especially Among Non-Hispanic Black Men, Researchers Say
Older Adults Who Are More Physically Active May Have Higher Levels Of Synaptic Proteins, Study Indicates
Treating People With AUD With Ketamine, Mindfulness-Based Therapy Combination May Lead To Greater Abstinence From Alcohol Than Educating People About Their Disorder, Small Study Indicates
Dementia Projected To Affect 153 Million People Globally In 2050, Researchers Say
SAGE May Identify Signs Of Dementia In Patients Six Months Earlier Than MMSE, Study Suggests
Integrating Behavioral Health Social Workers In Primary Care Settings May Be Tied To Increased Likelihood Of Treatment For Depression Or Anxiety Within 30 Days Of Diagnosis, Data Indicate
Older Individuals With MCI Who Have Depressive, Hyperactive, And/Or Psychotic Symptoms May Be At Higher Risk Of Developing Dementia Than Older People With MCI With Mild Or No Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Data Suggest
Percentage Of Older Americans Reporting Serious Cognitive Problems Has Declined In Recent Years, Study Indicates
In Small Phase 2 Study, Esmethadone Appears To Have Produced Fast, Consistent Positive Outcomes In Patients For Whom Previous Treatments For Depression Were Not Effective
Ketamine May Rapidly Improve Hard-To-Treat Depression, Curb Suicidal Thoughts, Systematic Review Suggests
Did You Know…
It is estimated that 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder).
– American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (2008)
