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Older Adults More Vulnerable to Depression in Pandemic But Strong Social Ties Can Help
depression and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, but having strong relationships can help protect against mental health issues, according to a new study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Series B.“What we found is the pandemic was associated with worse mental health outcomes for many older adults,” said study author Dr. Anne Krendl, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University (IU).“However, for some, having close social networks seemed to serve as a protector against negative mental health outcomes.”For the study, Krendl and Dr.
