Understanding Depression in Older Adults: Symptoms, Prevalence, and Expert Insights
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Andrew Frank Angelino, M.D.
Summary
This article discusses major depression in older adults, covering its prevalence (over 14.8 million American adults affected), the wide range of symptoms beyond sadness (including anger, workaholism, and back pain), and expert insights from Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Angelino. It emphasizes that depression affects every aspect of life, not just mood.
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· 3 pulledDepression is a disease that affects every aspect of a person's life, not just mood
If you're one of the more than 14.8 million American adults who experiences major depression, you may feel so bad that you can't get out of bed, be around the people you love or participate in activities that you usually enjoy
There are more than 50 different symptoms of major depression, ranging from the well-known—crying and sadness—to those you might never associate with depression, such as anger, workaholism and back pain
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