Depression in Retirement

For decades now, depression following retirement has been a very real health issue, and as it is more freely talked about than in the past, more and more people are prepared to firstly admit that they have a problem, and then to seek help with it.

Depression is not stress, loneliness, sadness or grief, although any of these emotions can precipitate depression.  It is really important to find someone to help you discover the causes of depression, to assure you that you are not alone or 'weak' to admit the problem, and to work with you towards a solution.

We will not even attempt to provide advice or answers here - seek advice only from experts, please!  However, listed below are some articles that may help, and links to resources where you can find more help.

For some excellent information on depression the following resource will be very useful.  It talks about different types of depression, how to detect symptoms, and if you are in the US, there are some great help organizations listed at the end of the page.

Depression in Seniors

Articles:

Depression and Retirement

A time of change

Retirement Influences Depression

How to spot depression in 50-plus

For More Help:

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (U.S.A.)

National Foundation for Depressive Illness (U.S.A.)

NIMH - depression (U.S.A.)

Depression Alliance Online (U.K.)

Royal College of Psychiatrists - depression (U.K.)

Black Dog Institute (Aust)

Depression Guide