The importance of social activity to risk of major depression in older adults.

Euijung RyuGregory D JenkinsYanshan WangMark OlfsonArdesheer TalatiLauren LepowBrandon J CoombesAlexander W CharneyBenjamin S GlicksbergJ John MannMyrna M WeissmanPriya WickramaratneJyotishman PathakJoanna M Biernacka

Published in: Psychological medicine (2021)

Across a range of SDoH variables, perceived level of social activity is most strongly related to MDD in older adults. Monitoring changes in the level of social activity may help identify older adults at an increased risk of MDD.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
major depressive disorder