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Differences in the indicators of depressive symptoms Among a community sample of African–American and Caucasian older adults
- Authors:
- MILLS Terry L., ALEA Nicole L., CHEONG Josepha A.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 40(4), August 2004, pp.309-331.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Depression among older adults is a major public health concern in the U. S. Yet, time and again this condition goes undiagnosed, or attributed to other causes. Despite being treatable, few individuals older than age 65 are treated for this disorder. Using a community sample of 404 African–American and Caucasian older adults, the aim of this study was to identify the sources of racial group variance in self-reports of depressive symptoms. Descriptive and multivariate analyses reveal no racial/ethnic differences in the mean level of depressive symptoms, but differences in the correlates of self-reported depression, as well as differences in the distribution of individual indicators of depressive symptoms.
A critical review of research on the mental health status of older African-Americans
- Authors:
- MILLS Terry L., EDWARDS Carla D.A.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 22(3), May 2002, pp.273-304.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Summarises current research on the mental health status of older African-Americans with a specific focus on late-life depression, one of the most common forms of mental disorder among older persons. Few of the empirical studies reviewed adequately address the historical, biographical, or structural factors related to the mental health status of older African-Americans. Suggests that to understand contemporary manifestations of racial presumptions, there must be an appreciation of the historical antecedents. The identification of salient factors of risk and resilience among this population is critical to developing effective intervention and mental health maintenance programmes.