In elderly people, depression mainly affects those with chronic medical illnesses and
cognitive impairment, causes suffering, family disruption, and disability, worsens the …

Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the late-life population and is
associated with poor quality of life and increased morbidity, disability and mortality …

Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of
the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and evaluate screening parameters capability …

ContextSuicide rates are highest in late life; the majority of older adults who die by suicide
have seen a primary care physician in preceding months. Depression is the strongest risk …

Background Many older adults with major depression, particularly veterans, do not have
access to evidence-based psychotherapy. Telemedicine could increase access to best …

Objective Older veterans may be vulnerable to mental health problems. Meta-analytic and
systematic review methods sought to determine the prevalence rate of mental health …

Multimorbidity and depression are complex multifactorial conditions with major implications
for older individuals, their families, and healthcare providers. In this sco** review, we …

Objectives To review progress made during the past decade in late-life mood disorders and
to identify areas of unmet need in health care delivery and research. Participants The …

Depression and dementia are the most common neuropsychiatric disorders in the older
adult population. There are a certain number of depressed patients who visit outpatient …

Objectives Depression in elderly people is a major public health concern. As response to
antidepressants is often unsatisfactory in this age group, there is a need for evidence-based …