International Investigations of Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-Being in Later Life
2024
International Investigations of Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-Being in Later Life
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Author Information
Author(s): Gessa Giorgio Di, Beach Brian, Prina Matthew
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing for older individuals, especially in the context of challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium includes findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) regarding older people's psychosocial wellbeing during the pandemic.
- Qualitative interviews reveal insights into resilience among older people with long COVID.
- Swedish register data shows how mental health diagnoses affect labor market exit for adults aged 65 and older.
- ELSA data is used to explore the relationship between depression scores and blood-based biomarkers.
Takeaway
This study looks at how older people feel mentally and socially, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can help them better.
Methodology
The symposium includes presentations based on various studies, including longitudinal studies and qualitative interviews.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, particularly those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and long COVID.
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