How do you think the overall aging of the population due to

How do you think the overall aging of the population (due to people living longer) might impact the field of psychology?

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How an increase in the overall aging of the population would impact the field of psychology?

Increase in overall aging of the population would have the following impact on the field of psychology

1. Demand for Gero psychologists would increase: Geropsychology is a branch of science that deals with the study of the psychology in old age and addressing the psychological needs of the older people.

2. Increase in the incidences of cases of neurodegeneration, Alzheimer\'s Disease and Dementia

3. Overall anxiety and depression level of the population would increase

4. Suicide rate may also increase