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Depression and How it Affects Baby Boomers

Depression among Baby Boomers is a critical health concern that often goes underdiagnosed and untreated. As this generation ages, understanding the nuances of depression becomes increasingly important for effective treatment and improved quality of life. Baby Boomers face unique challenges and life transitions that can trigger or exacerbate depressive symptoms, such as Retirement, the loss of loved ones, and increasing physical health issues. Addressing their Mental Health needs is not only crucial for their well-being but also for the healthcare system that supports them.

In this section of the site, we will touch upon the common form of depression, major depressive disorder, which can cause significant impairment in daily functioning and is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities. We will look at Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder), which is a milder, but chronic, form of depression that lasts for two years or more. It often affects baby boomers, especially those who might not have addressed or recognized their depressive symptoms early on. We will also explore Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and depression resulting from chronic illnesses.

Depression Specialists & Contributors

Beth Elkassih Professional Blogger
Brad Miller Podcaster
Constantin Morun Neuroencoding & Transformational Growth Specialist
Dr. Larry F. Waldman Psychologist-Retired
Dr. Mara Karpel Clinical Psychologist, Author, Podcaster
Dr. Supatra Tovar ANEW Body Insight Podcast
Elliot Kallen Wealth Manager | Registered Principal
James Cox Podcast Host who has Cerebral Palsy

Podcasts About Depression

Green Living with Tee
Independent Podcaster
Built Not Born
Independent Podcaster
Stories From Women Who Walk
Independent Podcaster

Books About Depression

An Enemy Like Me
By Teri M Brown
Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside
By Martin Pazzani
I’m Not Okay With Gray: How To Create An Extraordinary Life After 50
By Michael Taylor
Holiday Grief: How To Cope With Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One’s Death (Understanding Your Grieving Heart Book 2)
By Mary M. McCambridge
Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death
By Mary M. Mccambridge
Trading Ashes for Roses
By Connie Pombo
The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond
By Janet Horn (M.D.)
Too Young to Be This Old
By Mrs Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis
June Never Came
By Patricia Burgess-Southerland

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Carrie KC West: Detoxing Your Inner Narrative

This week, Tee welcomes Carrie KC West for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-related health issues, and eroded self-esteem. Carrie, a renowned author, speaker, and life story coach, …

This week, Tee welcomes Carrie KC West for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-relat…

This week, Tee welcomes Carrie KC West for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-related health issues, and eroded self-esteem. Carrie, a renowned author, speaker, and life story coach, shares her personal journey from a challenging childhood influenced by her mother's mental health struggles to becoming a guiding light for others.  In addition, Carrie explains her approach to helping clients rewrite their "life stories" to foster better mental and physical health. Her book, Life …

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Avatar Of Therese Forton-Barnes Therese Forton-Barnes April 28, 2025
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Built Not Born Podcast (164) – Stephen Marche – On Writing, Failure and the Creative Life

"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen MarcheStephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚In this week's conversation, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Stephen Marche, acclaimed Canadian writer and c…

"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen MarcheStephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚In th…

"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen MarcheStephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚In this week's conversation, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Stephen Marche, acclaimed Canadian writer and cultural commentator whose work appears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The New York Times.Stephen shares insights from his book "On Writing and Failure," discussing the inevitable struggles of the creative process, the realities of rejection, and why perseverance might be the only …

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Avatar Of Joseph Ciccarone Joseph Ciccarone April 26, 2025
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#164 – Stephen Marche – On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life

"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen MarcheStephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚In this week's conversation, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Stephen Marche, acclaimed Canadian writer and cultural comment…

"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen MarcheStephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚In this week's conve…

"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen MarcheStephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚In this week's conversation, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Stephen Marche, acclaimed Canadian writer and cultural commentator whose work appears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The New York Times. Stephen shares insights from his book "On Writing and Failure," discussing the inevitable struggles of the creative process, the realities of rejection, and why perseverance might be the only thing that truly matters.Ep…

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Avatar Of Joseph Ciccarone Joseph Ciccarone April 25, 2025
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Self-Care Essentials and Ideas for Women

Self-Care Essentials and Ideas for Women: Top Practices for Mental and Physical WellbeingTaking time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. In today’s fast-paced world, women often put others’ needs before their own.Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Self-Care for WomenThe Im…

Self-Care Essentials and Ideas for Women: Top Practices for Mental and Physical WellbeingTaking time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. In today’s fast-paced world, women often put…

Self-Care Essentials and Ideas for Women: Top Practices for Mental and Physical WellbeingTaking time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. In today’s fast-paced world, women often put others’ needs before their own.Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Self-Care for WomenThe Importance of Self-CareIdentifying Personal Self-Care NeedsOvercoming Burnout and ExhaustionEssential Self-Care PracticesDaily Routines for WellbeingPhysical Self-Care HabitsEmotional Self-Care StrategiesPhysical Well-Being EssentialsIncorporating Exercise Into Your RoutineBenefits of Yoga and Yoga Cl…

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60 Seconds For Story Prompt Friday: Kindness. What Is It Good For? &Raquo; Ditto Bowo Fnv 6O4Stlg Unsplash
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60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: Kindness. What Is it Good For?

Hello to you listening in Newport News, Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Kindness. What is it good for? Absolutely everything!✓ Reduces stress, anxiety, feelings of pain and…

Hello to you listening in Newport News, Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Ki…

Hello to you listening in Newport News, Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Kindness. What is it good for? Absolutely everything!✓ Reduces stress, anxiety, feelings of pain and depression, and lowers blood pressure✓ Boosts self-esteem, feelings of well being, happiness, and optimism✓ Fosters a sense of community helping people feel connected and supported✓ Encourages compassion and understanding to break down barriers of prejudice✓ Promotes a more caring and suppo…

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Avatar Of Diane Wyzga Diane Wyzga April 25, 2025
Article
Stage 2: Disenchantment

“Is this all there is?”After the honeymoon stage of retirement—the travels, the new routines, the freedom—it’s common to feel a bit of a letdown. For some, this phase comes as a surprise. After all, wasn’t retirement supposed to be the reward for a lifetime of work?My wife and I reti…

“Is this all there is?”After the honeymoon stage of retirement—the travels, the new routines, the freedom—it’s common to feel a bit of a letdown. For some, this phase comes as a surprise. …

“Is this all there is?”After the honeymoon stage of retirement—the travels, the new routines, the freedom—it’s common to feel a bit of a letdown. For some, this phase comes as a surprise. After all, wasn’t retirement supposed to be the reward for a lifetime of work?My wife and I retired and spent the next six months in what felt like a perpetual vacation. For a while, it was glorious freedom from alarms, commutes, and deadlines. But over time, that sense of freedom gave way to something I hadn’t expected: restlessness.I started to miss the structure of work—the challenge,…

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Avatar Of Royce Shook Royce Shook April 24, 2025
Storyteller Shelley Fraser Mickle Talks About Polio, Npr, Humor, And The Love Of A Dog &Raquo; Qze9Abetq 5
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Storyteller Shelley Fraser Mickle Talks About Polio, NPR, Humor, and the Love of a Dog

"So the light went off in my five-year-old head, and I said there must be something in stories that we need. Stories are like air or water. So, I decided right then and there that I wanted to be a storyteller, a writer." _______ Shelley Fraser MickleWhile…

"So the light went off in my five-year-old head, and I said there must be something in stories that we need. Stories are like air or water. So, I decided right then and there that I wanted to be a sto…

"So the light went off in my five-year-old head, and I said there must be something in stories that we need. Stories are like air or water. So, I decided right then and there that I wanted to be a storyteller, a writer." _______ Shelley Fraser MickleWhile her route was circuitous, as most journeys are, Shelley became an award-winning author and the storyteller incarnate for six years on NPR's "Morning Edition." The story she didn't tell often, though, was how, at age six, she was diagnosed with polio and taken to a hospital for infectious children, …

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Avatar Of Jane Leder Jane Leder April 23, 2025
It’s Called The Vagus Nerve – And It Just Might Be A Game-Changer In Fighting Age-Related Disease &Raquo; Vagus Nerve Book
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It’s called the vagus nerve – and it just might be a game-changer in fighting age-related disease

Chronic inflammation has long been recognized as a silent driver of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, autoimmune disorders, and even certain cancers. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a short-term response to injury or infection, chronic …

Chronic inflammation has long been recognized as a silent driver of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, autoimmune disorders, and even certain…

Chronic inflammation has long been recognized as a silent driver of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, autoimmune disorders, and even certain cancers. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a short-term response to injury or infection, chronic inflammation is a long-lasting, low-level immune response that damages healthy cells and tissues over time. It is now widely considered a central feature of aging and chronic disease.But researchers are uncovering a surprising ally in the fight against this persistent inflammation: the vagus ner…

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Avatar Of David Cravit David Cravit April 23, 2025
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Episode 179, Overcoming Mood Disorders with Blair Dunkley

In this episode, we welcome Blair Dunkley, one of the world’s leading psychological profilers. He is renowned for hisexceptional ability to uncover profound insights into individuals within minutes. But this isn’t just a parlor trick—it’s a powerful, teachable skill that Blair uses to help p…

In this episode, we welcome Blair Dunkley, one of the world’s leading psychological profilers. He is renowned for hisexceptional ability to uncover profound insights into individuals within minutes.…

In this episode, we welcome Blair Dunkley, one of the world’s leading psychological profilers. He is renowned for hisexceptional ability to uncover profound insights into individuals within minutes. But this isn’t just a parlor trick—it’s a powerful, teachable skill that Blair uses to help people heal, grow, and thrive. With decades of experience as the co-founder, head of behavioral research, and master trainer at Life Skills College, Blair developed Mind Models—highly effective methodologies for overcoming even the most treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and phobias. His work…

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Avatar Of Stephen Middleton Stephen Middleton April 23, 2025
Article
The Quiet Revolution of Mentorship

In an age of disruption, noise, and constant change, there is something quietly revolutionary happening beneath the surface: people are rediscovering the timeless, human power of mentorship.I recently joined Jackson Callum on the Vision Pros Live podcast to dive into the work I’m doing with The …

In an age of disruption, noise, and constant change, there is something quietly revolutionary happening beneath the surface: people are rediscovering the timeless, human power of mentorship.I recent…

In an age of disruption, noise, and constant change, there is something quietly revolutionary happening beneath the surface: people are rediscovering the timeless, human power of mentorship.I recently joined Jackson Callum on the Vision Pros Live podcast to dive into the work I’m doing with The Mentor Project, and the book I wrote about mentorship The Mentorship Edge, and the conversation was a reminder of just how transformational mentoring can be—not just for those being mentored, but for those giving back.The Right Side of 40 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts a…

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Avatar Of Deborah Heiser, Phd Deborah Heiser, PhD April 22, 2025
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From Depression to Empowerment: A Conversation With Sharmayne Farrior

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Sharmayne Farrior, a life coach, speaker, and mentor who focuses on helping women gain clarity and create success roadmaps. Sharmayne shares her personal struggles with long-term depression and anxiety and recounts her tran…

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Sharmayne Farrior, a life coach, speaker, and mentor who focuses on helping women gain clarity and create success roadmaps.…

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Sharmayne Farrior, a life coach, speaker, and mentor who focuses on helping women gain clarity and create success roadmaps. Sharmayne shares her personal struggles with long-term depression and anxiety and recounts her transformative journey back to faith and mental well-being. Through candid conversation, Sharmayne discusses the impact of her childhood bullying, a broken home, and estrangement from her faith. Her pivotal moment came when she decided to trust in God's plan, which led to significant inner healing and n…

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Avatar Of Dave Roberts Dave Roberts April 22, 2025
She Made Me Feel Loved, Protected And Secure With Guest Award-Winning Children'S Book Author Gramps Jeffrey. Looking Back At S3E12 &Raquo; Shtlmm S6E16 Gramps Jeffrey And Mother Social Media 04222025
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She Made me Feel Loved, Protected and Secure with Guest Award-Winning Children's Book Author Gramps Jeffrey. Looking Back at S3E12

SHLTMM CAN NOW BE HEARD ON YOUTUBE:YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUWxgQECqrMqI1ylVH9DpwAs I mention in the introduction of my show, Gramps Jeffrey, I believe is the first grandfather I've interviewed on SHLTMM, so that's pretty great. I was so happy to hear how engaged he …

SHLTMM CAN NOW BE HEARD ON YOUTUBE:YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUWxgQECqrMqI1ylVH9DpwAs I mention in the introduction of my show, Gramps Jeffrey, I believe is the first gr…

SHLTMM CAN NOW BE HEARD ON YOUTUBE:YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoUWxgQECqrMqI1ylVH9DpwAs I mention in the introduction of my show, Gramps Jeffrey, I believe is the first grandfather I've interviewed on SHLTMM, so that's pretty great. I was so happy to hear how engaged he is with his grandchildren.Gramps' mother's name was Faye  and she really left quite an impression on him and his brother.  Faye was the youngest of 3 children, with two older brothers. Growing up during the Depression and  WWII, known as The Greatest Generation, was a very challenging time, "and …

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