Browse “Depression”

Engagement in Leisure Activities and Depression in Older Adults in the United States: Longitudinal Evidence From the Health and Retirement Study

Research and Studies   |   2022

Background Receptive cultural engagement (e.g. attending theaters and museums) can reduce depression in older adults. However, whether specific participatory leisure activities are associated with lower rates of depression remains unknown. We aimed to test whether …

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Group Arts Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

via Nature Mental Health   |   Research and Studies   |   2025

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we assessed the efficacy of group arts interventions, where individuals engage together in a shared artistic experience (for example, dance or painting), for reducing depression and anxiety among older …

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How Self-Esteem Changes Over the Lifespan

via Psychology Today   |   Organization Profiles   |   2018

“Self-esteem builds over the lifespan and peaks at age 60.” This article from Psychology Today provides an overview of a recent survey of over 300 studies on how self-esteem is generally experienced over one’s lifespan. …

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