Senior Depression: Risk, Resilience & Recovery

Описание: For many older adults, the “golden years” can feel heavy with loneliness, health challenges, and silent struggles. Depression in seniors is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely—but it is common, serious, and treatable.

In this episode of The Your Life Matters Show Podcast, host Steve Hodgson and psychotherapist Dr. Eric L. Davis uncover the realities of senior depression, why it looks different in older adults, and how families, caregivers, and seniors themselves can recognize the signs and find hope.

👉 In this episode, we discuss:
• The scope of depression in older adults and why it’s often overlooked
• Warning signs families and caregivers should watch for
• How depression affects different groups: men vs. women, veterans, rural seniors, LGBTQ+ and minority elders
• The most effective treatment options—from therapy and medication to ECT for treatment-resistant cases
• The role of lifestyle, connection, and routine in recovery
• What caregivers can do to support without burning out

💡 If you or a loved one is navigating these challenges, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and concrete steps forward.
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⚠️ If you are in crisis, help is available. In the U.S., dial or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—free, 24/7, and confidential.

National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/mental...

American Psychiatric Association: https://www.apa.org/depression-guidel...

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Support-Educatio...

Blue Monn Senior Counseling: https://bluemoonseniorcounseling.com/...

SAMSHA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health

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