Undoubtedly, mental health has become a growing concern — if not an outright crisis — in our country, even more so on the heels of a global pandemic that placed tremendous physical, financial and ...

Ballroom dancing offers significant emotional and physical benefits, especially for seniors, from improving mental wellness ...

As we age, our social circle can shrink, with time taking away family members, friends, and partners. Aimee Colley, director of Abilene Christian University’s gerontology center, says these feelings ...

Did you know that 1 in 4 older adults experiences issues with their mental health, including those that stem from depression, dementia and anxiety? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Friday is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is important to maintain across all age groups. However, the World Health Organization says mental health in seniors is often ...

For many of today’s older adults, a pickleball paddle is the best medicine. Beyond the physical benefits, the fast-growing sport is helping to improve seniors’ mental health, according to a new survey ...

Every generation views their health and wellness differently. For older Americans, mental health diagnoses are becoming more prevalent. Between 2019 and 2023, the 65+ age group collectively ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. Grief and loss, isolation, chronic health conditions and dementia can lead to mental health issues in older adults. But oftentimes, ...

Senior citizens are more likely to experience depression than other groups of adults but are less likely to seek treatment. Adam Nemer, a former healthcare executive who founded Simple Mental Health, ...

Today, mental health care continues to become more accessible. Generations born after baby boomers have increasingly grown up with established research and language to discuss anxiety and depression.

Senior loneliness is a persistent trend — and one with profound health implications for isolated aging adults. Chronic loneliness and isolation can cause mental, physical and cognitive issues in ...

Mental health has increasingly been noted as a key ingredient to an individual health regimen. The stigma once assigned to mental health issues has largely dissipated, and many people now recognize ...