The arrival of COVID-19 brought a rise in mental health concerns and most Americans say the country faces a crisis. Older adults haven’t been exempt from the mental toll of the pandemic, which has left them with increased rates of depression.
The stigma surrounding mental illness has contributed to the perception that depression is a normal part of aging and makes it harder for older adults to seek professional help, said Marcia Ory, a regents and distinguished professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health.
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