Depression Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“People are more impulsive and they get slightly less impulsive as they get older and the impulsiveness interacting with the depression is particularly devastating and lethal, potentially lethal.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Unquiet Mind, 1995
Impulsivity declines with age, but when combined with depression it can become dangerously lethal, especially in vulnerable individuals.
In simple terms: Aging reduces impulsiveness, yet depression can still be deadly.
Key Takeaway
Monitor mental health closely as you age.
Themes
mental health
aging
impulsivity
depression
Mood
cautious
empathetic
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- elderly care
- therapy sessions
- crisis intervention
- support groups
Key Concepts
Psychology
risk assessment
clinical care
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can reduce impulsive risks in depression?
- How does age affect coping mechanisms?
A Different Perspective
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