Compared to younger adults, older adults with major depressive disorder are more likely to have symptoms involving:

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Older adults with major depressive disorder are more likely to present physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and insomnia compared to younger adults. This may be due to the higher prevalence of medical comorbidities in the elderly population. Suicidal thoughts, guilt, and low self-esteem are common symptoms in both younger and older adults with depression.

Compared to Younger Adults, Older Adults with Major Depressive Disorder