Mental disorders in mid-life, older adulthood, more prevalent than previously reported
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 22:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence of mental disorders among middle-aged and older adults, a new study has found. The analysis reveals substantial discrepancies among mid-life and late-life adults in reporting past mental health disorders, including depression, compared with physical disorders such as arthritis and hypertension.