July 31, 2025Open Access

Older age is associated with decreased sensitivity to stress and severity of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder: Evidence from the Ukrainian population

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Cross-sectional survey shows older age associates with lower stress, anxiety, and PTSD in Ukrainian population, indicating resilience variations.

Older individuals report lower stress and psychological symptoms, suggesting enhanced resilience to wartime trauma.
Younger adults show higher prevalence of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, indicating greater vulnerability during conflict.
Data from 9,967 participants across five age groups highlights the impact of war on mental health.
Age-specific differences in psychological responses underscore the need for targeted mental health interventions.

Lushchak et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey shows older age associates with lower stress, anxiety, and PTSD in Ukrainian population, indicating resilience variations.