Mental Health Awareness Month: Retirement can take toll on mental health, experts say

Name: Mental Health Awareness Month: Retirement can take toll on mental health, experts say
Uploaded: 2026-05-08T17:11:50Z
Duration: 6 min 3 s
Description: Retirement is often seen as a time to relax, but experts say the transition can also bring loneliness, depression and a loss of identity. Dr. Drew Maygren, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente East Bay, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss why many retirees struggle with the loss of routine, purpose and social connection after leaving the workforce.

FOX LOCAL San Francisco · May 8, 2026 · 6m 3s

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Retirement is often seen as a time to relax, but experts say the transition can also bring loneliness, depression and a loss of identity. Dr. Drew Maygren, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente East Bay, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss why many retirees struggle with the loss of routine, purpose and social connection after leaving the workforce.