Table 1.
Depression Symptoms in Younger and Older Adults: Typical and Atypical Presentation
| Symptoms and Clinical Presentation | Older Adults | Younger Adults | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM* 5 core symptoms | Depressed mood | ↓ | ↑ |
| Anhedonia | ↑ | ↓ | |
| Somatic symptoms | Loss of appetite | Hyperphagia | |
| Insomnia | Hypersomnia | ||
| Physical tiring/lack of energy | Fatigue | ||
| Cognitive deficits | Poor concentration | ||
| GI** complaints | – | ||
| Psychomotor retardation | Agitation | ||
Abbreviations: *DSM, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders; **GI, gastrointestinal.