Citation

Khouzam HR. Compr. Ther. 2009; 35(2): 103-114.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, American Society of Contemporary Medicine and Surgery, Publisher Humana Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19618759

Abstract

As the elderly population increases, the number of older psychiatric patients with depression will also increase. Although depression may be manifested by characteristics that are different from depression in the younger population, it responds readily to appropriate therapy. When untreated, this disorder may result in increased morbidity, mortalityand suicide.

Language: en

Keywords

Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder; Geriatric Assessment; Humans; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Risk Factors