• Dr. Roshan Lal
• Dr. Ritu Sekhri

The sole aim of present research is to study the level of depression, anxiety and psychological well being in elderly males and elderly females. Depression refers to a set of phenomenon ranging from simple mood swings to severe affective state. Several external and internal influences have also been reported as major determinants for the occurrence of depression and anxiety, which are severe mental and physical stress, medical condition and genetic influences. The total sample of 100 people was taken, out of which 50 were elderly males, rest 50 were elderly females..The research tools like, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Psychological Well Being Scale (Bhogle's ) was used to measure the psychological well being and anxiety levels were checked by Beck's Anxiety Inventory. The obtained results have been elaborated in results and discussion.

Key words: Depression, anxiety, well being, elderly.

"A Comparative Study of Depression, Anxiety and Well Being Among Elderly ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.509-517, November-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811366.pdf

"A Comparative Study of Depression, Anxiety and Well Being Among Elderly ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp509-517, November-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811366.pdf