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Short-Term Mental Health Sequelae of Bereavement Predict Long-Term Physical Health Decline in Older Adults: U.S. Health and Retirement Study Analysis.

Benjamin W DomingueLaramie DuncanAmal HarratiDaniel W Belsky
Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2021)
Bereavement-related depressive symptoms indicate a risk for physical health decline and death in older adults. Screening for depressive symptoms in bereaved older adults may represent an opportunity for intervention to preserve healthy life span.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • randomized controlled trial
  • mental illness
  • social support
  • health information
  • health promotion
  • risk assessment
  • human health