Stats: Two-thirds of 65+ adults won't treat their depression

A recent US nationwide poll, the GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor, found that nearly two-thirds (61%) of adults ages 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment, Further, one-third (33%) who were concerned that they might be suffering from depression believe they can "snap out" of it on their own. This is important because a number of drug and non-drug treatments are available to treat depression, and especially during the pandemic, which is known to affect mental health, organizations should consider making members and residents aware of their options.