Geriatric Mental Health

Geriatric Mental Health

Study of Seniors With Depression Shows How They Are Dealing With the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a first measure of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis on the mental health of American senior citizens... Read More
Clinical Trial Measures Impact of Combining Cognitive Training with Drug Treatment in Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Newly reported results of a randomized clinical trial indicate progress in the effort to help those over age 65 who... Read More
Memory Training Builds Up Brain’s Gray Matter
In a study comparing the effects of memory training and yoga meditation in older adults, researchers found that a 12-week... Read More
Electroconvulsive Therapy Can Reduce Depression
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in combination with antidepressant medication rapidly relieves the symptoms of major depression in older adults, according to... Read More
In a 2013 clinical trial, the widely prescribed antidepressant citalopram (sold under Celexa and other trade names) was found to... Read More