At least one in twenty elderly people have major depressive disorder and two to three times as many have sub-threshold depressive symptoms (Meeks T. et al., 2011). Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Eating Disorders are just a few mental health issues that can impact your overall physical health; and while your mental and emotional health play such an important role in your well-being, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that only about half the people affected receive treatment.
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Take this depression test and discuss it with your provider at your next visit.