Shuang Gong
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Shuang Gong is a leading researcher in geriatric psychiatry, with a primary focus on late-life depression (LLD)—one of the most prevalent yet underrecognized mental health disorders among older adults. Her landmark review, “Late-life depression: Epidemiology, phenotype, pathogenesis and treatment before and during the COVID-19 pandemic” (2023, 34 citations), provides a comprehensive synthesis of how population aging, social stress, and the pandemic have converged to reshape the global landscape of LLD. Gong’s work is distinguished by its careful delineation of clinical phenotypes that differentiate LLD from depression in younger populations, highlighting unique neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms. She has advanced understanding of how COVID-19-related isolation and healthcare disruptions exacerbated depressive symptoms in older adults, while also evaluating treatment adaptations during the crisis. Her contributions are vital for clinicians and policymakers seeking evidence-based approaches to screening, prevention, and intervention in aging populations. With her research bridging epidemiology, pathogenesis, and real-world clinical challenges, Gong is shaping the future of mental healthcare for the world’s rapidly growing elderly demographic.
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