Publications by authors named "Reagan Moak"
Neighborhood Disadvantage Is Associated with Depressive Symptoms but Not Depression Diagnosis in Older Adults.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between neighborhood disadvantage (ND) and both depressive symptoms and formal depression diagnoses among older adults, highlighting potential disparities in mental health care access.* -
- Data from 998 Black and White individuals aged 65 and over were analyzed, revealing that those in high and mid-ND neighborhoods exhibit more depressive symptoms but do not necessarily receive a formal diagnosis.* -
- The findings suggest that older adults in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be at risk for untreated mental health issues, as ND was not significantly related to diagnosed depression despite a correlation with depressive symptoms.*