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February 5, 2026Current Geriatrics Reports

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Older Adults

Brandon C. Yarns Yauss Safavi Michelle Conroy

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Psychodynamic psychotherapy enhances psychological well-being in older adults and addresses emotional distress.
Findings indicate that participants showed significant improvement in mental health metrics after therapy.
Observational analysis explored clinical outcomes of psychodynamic techniques in a diverse older adult sample.
Highlighting the need for expanded mental health interventions for aging populations, the study supports therapeutic engagement.

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Observational analysis reveals positive effects of psychodynamic psychotherapy on older adults' mental health, suggesting its therapeutic value.

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Yarns et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a767dbbadf0bb9e87e2a4e https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-025-00443-0

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