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Affecting a small percentage of the population, schizoid personality disorder is a lifelong pattern of social detachment. This raises a critical question for individuals and caregivers alike: Does schizoid get worse with age?
While it's a common misconception, depression is not a normal part of aging, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although older adults face unique challenges that can increase their risk, the reality is that clinical depression is a treatable medical condition, not an inevitable consequence of getting older.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder. In this comprehensive guide, we address the critical question: what is the most common psychiatric disorder among the elderly, and how can it be identified and managed?
