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Which Mood Disorder Tends to Worsen with Age?

According to the University of Utah, as many as one in five older adults experience mental health concerns that are not a normal part of aging. Among these, bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that tends to worsen with age, particularly if left untreated. The progression of the condition can present new challenges related to symptom severity, episode frequency, and cognitive function.

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What is the most common affective or mood disorder of old age? A guide to late-life depression

According to the World Health Organization, up to 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder. Among these conditions, major depression is the most common affective or mood disorder of old age, though its symptoms are often overlooked or misattributed to the normal aging process. This guide provides insight into recognizing and treating geriatric depression.

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