Editorial: Brain Basis of Resilience and its Effect on Mood Disorders in the Aging.

Abstract

A growing field of research has emerged on the concept of resilience among older adults and its role in successful aging. The successful aging has several components, but it is typically defined as freedom from chronic disease and disability, as well as high physical and mental functioning [1]. High resilience later in life has been associated with optimal outcomes, such as reduced depression and mortality risk [2-5], as well as better self-perception of successful aging [1, 6], increased quality of life and improved lifestyle behaviors. Therefore, in the present issue, we aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the literature on aging and resilience by selected experts.