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The exact changes in brain chemistry and function that cause either late-life or earlier onset depression are unclear. It is known, however, that brain changes can be triggered by the stresses of certain life events such as illness, childbirth, death of a loved one, life transitions (such as retirement), interpersonal conflicts, or social ...
A midlife crisis is a transition of identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals, typically 45 to 64/65 years old. [1] [2] [3] The phenomenon is described as a psychological crisis brought about by events that highlight a person's growing age, inevitable mortality, and possible lack of accomplishments in life.
Stage-crisis view is a theory of adult development that was established by Daniel Levinson. [1] [2] Although largely influenced by the work of Erik Erikson, [3] Levinson sought to create a broader theory that would encompass all aspects of adult development as opposed to just the psychosocial.
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — A 59-year-old woman accused of neglecting her mother, leading to her death, will undergo mental health treatment to see if she is able to stand before a jury of her peers.
Although no official cause of death has been shared yet, Judd's daughters attributed her passing to "the disease of mental illness." Judd's death is a somber reminder that mental health issues can ...
[7] [8] This high level of death anxiety in the elderly can cause lower ego integrity, and an increase in physical and psychological problems. [9] Researchers have linked death anxiety with several mental-health conditions. [10] Common therapies that have been used to treat several mental-health conditions include psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Ageing is associated with increased risk of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, increased mental health risks, and many more. [4] [5] Of the roughly 150,000 people who die each day across the globe, about two-thirds die from age-related causes. [6]
Leading mental health experts, including a former White House doctor, have expressed alarm over Donald Trump’s mental faculties, suggesting he’s showing signs of “cognitive decline ...