Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a very effective treatment for depression; it is usually undertaken after several medication trials have failed or when a patient is severely suicidal.

A study has found people aged 65 and older can experience long-term benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even ...

Treatment is geared to keeping anxiety ... health—is most common among older adults. Social Anxiety Disorder, more narrowly focused on fear of negative evaluation by others, is on the rise ...

A comprehensive national health study reveals that older Americans demonstrated greater emotional resilience compared to ...

A recent study reveals that seniors who are more susceptible to “emotional contagion”—feeling emotions from others—are ...

Anxiety: Among the elderly, anxiety disorders are common ... presenting unique challenges during diagnosis and treatment. Such conditions could be triggered by an accident, personal loss or some major ...

When depression and anxiety manifestations are only present during patient 'off' periods, adjustment of the dopaminergic treatment can be sufficient to achieve an improvement in these mood disorders.

Our therapeutic approach distinguishes itself through its intensive and personalized treatment, delivering effective and enduring results, with 96% of our clients reporting reduced anxiety or ...

Youth with vs without chronic pain had higher rates of anxiety and depression, which suggests a need for improved mental health treatment in this group.

For example, some patients are vulnerable to depression while taking beta-blockers for the treatment of hypertension ... too often go unrecognized in the elderly, who may have maintained their ...