Childhood abuse/neglect and temporal patterns in late-life anxiety.
Hamzah BakouniMarie Claude OuimetSophie DesjardinsHelen ForgetHelen-Maria VasiliadisPublished in: Aging & mental health (2022)
Past childhood abuse/neglect was associated with late-life anxiety incidence and persistence, with psychological resilience and daily hassles potentially explaining this relationship. Further research should focus on ascertaining the clinical applications of psychosocial and biological profiles in informing the prevention and personalized treatment of anxiety in older adults.