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Isolation during retirement
Retirement results in the loss of many non-financial benefits of work, such as opportunities for health-promoting social contacts that can buffer the adverse effects of stress.
Not preparing for retirement is associated with increased depression
Retirees who prepared for their economic security during retirement have better financial security and, therefore, achieve greater satisfaction with life. On the other hand, retirees who had not planned retirement have less financial security and are more likely to experience financial difficulties, which aggravated their poor psychological well-being.
Am I Depressed?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.