Tag: clinical depression

  • Sleep, Ageing, & Mental Health: Why Rest Matters More After 60

    Sleep, Ageing, & Mental Health: Why Rest Matters More After 60

    After the age of sixty, sleep becomes a defining factor in mental health and emotional resilience. Contrary to the belief that older adults need less rest, the requirement for restorative sleep remains unchanged, even as the body’s ability to achieve it declines. Disrupted sleep in later life directly affects mood, memory, and the brain’s capacity…

  • Depression in Older Adults: Signs Often Missed After 50

    Depression in Older Adults: Signs Often Missed After 50

    Depression is often thought of as a condition affecting mainly younger adults, but it can occur at any stage of life. Among older adults, particularly those over the age of 50, depression is a significant but frequently overlooked concern. Many mistakenly believe that sadness, low energy, or lack of motivation are simply natural parts of…