Depression in late life.
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, Journal Article
Blazer, DG; Friedman, SW
Published in: Am Fam Physician
November 1979
The depressed elderly have the highest suicide risk of any group in our society. Thus, depression in late life is a serious mental health problem. The essential goal of the diagnostic work-up is to distinguish a major depressive episode from less severe dysphoric symptoms. The major treatment modalities are properly selected pharmacologic agents, electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy and counseling, increased physical and social activity, and attention to underlying medical problems.
Duke Scholars
Published In
Am Fam Physician
ISSN
0002-838X
Publication Date
November 1979
Volume
20
Issue
5
Start / End Page
91 / 96
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Psychotherapy
- Physical Examination
- Mental Status Schedule
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Depression
- Dementia
- Counseling
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Blazer, D. G., & Friedman, S. W. (1979). Depression in late life. Am Fam Physician, 20(5), 91–96.
Blazer, D. G., and S. W. Friedman. “Depression in late life.” Am Fam Physician 20, no. 5 (November 1979): 91–96.
Blazer DG, Friedman SW. Depression in late life. Am Fam Physician. 1979 Nov;20(5):91–6.
Blazer, D. G., and S. W. Friedman. “Depression in late life.” Am Fam Physician, vol. 20, no. 5, Nov. 1979, pp. 91–96.
Blazer DG, Friedman SW. Depression in late life. Am Fam Physician. 1979 Nov;20(5):91–96.
Published In
Am Fam Physician
ISSN
0002-838X
Publication Date
November 1979
Volume
20
Issue
5
Start / End Page
91 / 96
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Psychotherapy
- Physical Examination
- Mental Status Schedule
- Humans
- General & Internal Medicine
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Depression
- Dementia
- Counseling