Depression in Older Adults: A Treatable Medical Condition
Autor: | David A, Casey |
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Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Zdroj: | Primary care. 44(3) |
ISSN: | 1558-299X |
Popis: | Depression is not a normal part of the aging process. Depression in older adults is a treatable medical condition; a variety of psychotherapeutic options are available. Electroconvulsive therapy is a useful treatment. Older patients must be viewed in their medical, functional, and social context for effective management. Cognition must be assessed along with mood in the older patient with depression. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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