Minor depression in late life
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, Journal Article
Koenig, HG; Blazer, DG
Published in: American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
September 1, 1996
Minor depression is a type of depressive disorder that does not fulfill the duration criteria or show the number of symptoms necessary to make the diagnosis of major depression. Defining minor depression, therefore, is difficult because of the many different syndromes and constructs it subsumes. Minor depression is more prevalent than major depression. It has a significant impact on functioning, quality of life, and social support of patients, and is associated with greater use of health services. Minor depression is potentially reversible with drug treatment and psychotherapy. This important depressive disorder requires further study.
Duke Scholars
Published In
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
ISSN
1064-7481
Publication Date
September 1, 1996
Volume
4
Issue
4 SUPPL.
Related Subject Headings
- Geriatrics
- 5203 Clinical and health psychology
- 4203 Health services and systems
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1702 Cognitive Sciences
- 1117 Public Health and Health Services
- 1103 Clinical Sciences
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Koenig, H. G., & Blazer, D. G. (1996). Minor depression in late life. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 4(4 SUPPL.).
Koenig, H. G., and D. G. Blazer. “Minor depression in late life.” American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 4, no. 4 SUPPL. (September 1, 1996).
Koenig HG, Blazer DG. Minor depression in late life. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 1996 Sep 1;4(4 SUPPL.).
Koenig, H. G., and D. G. Blazer. “Minor depression in late life.” American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol. 4, no. 4 SUPPL., Sept. 1996.
Koenig HG, Blazer DG. Minor depression in late life. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 1996 Sep 1;4(4 SUPPL.).
Published In
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
ISSN
1064-7481
Publication Date
September 1, 1996
Volume
4
Issue
4 SUPPL.
Related Subject Headings
- Geriatrics
- 5203 Clinical and health psychology
- 4203 Health services and systems
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 1702 Cognitive Sciences
- 1117 Public Health and Health Services
- 1103 Clinical Sciences