Depression in the Elderly

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes strategies to support people in aged care facilities who suffer from depression. It discusses the incidence of depression in the elderly and then analyzes the literature discussing this issue. The paper describes methods that have been used to treat their depression, as well as how effective those methods have been. The paper emphasizes the importance of raising the awareness of the problem.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Defining the Research Problem and Hypothesis
Selecting a Research Design and Strategies
Population and Sample
Data Collection Method
Collecting Data and Gathering Information
Data Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As can be seen by the information provided in the previous pages, the subject of depression in the elderly and their suicide rate is a delicate issue and one that is very serious. It is gaining more recognition, which is important for the elderly that may be suffering and that would have been overlooked in the past. Family and friends always appear to be so shocked when a person commits suicide due to severe depression, and they fault themselves for missing the warning signs. Most people do not have much knowledge of the true warning signs, however, and lives appear to be so busy now that families often do not spend a lot of time together. It is, therefore, important to raise the awareness of the problem so that the elderly can be protected and families can be aware of what indicates a problem."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Brent, D.A., Holder, D., Kolko, D., Birmaher, B., Baugher, M., Roth, C., Iyengar, S., & Johnson, B.A. (1997). A clinical psychotherapy trial for depression in the elderly comparing cognitive, family, and supportive therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 54: 877-885.
• Clarke, G. N., Rohde, P., Lewinsohn, P. M., Hops, H., & Seeley, J. R. (1999). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression in adolescents: Efficacy of acute group treatment and booster sessions. Journal of the Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry, 38: 272-279.
• Lewinsohn, P. M., & Clarke, G. N. (1999). Psychosocial treatments for depression in the elderly. Clinical Psychology Review, 19: 329-342.
• Montgomery SA, Beekman ATF, Sadavoy J, et al. (2000). Consensus statement on depression in the elderly. Primary Care Companion Journal of Clinical Psychiatry; 2(suppl 5):46-52.
• Mufson, L., Weissman, M. M., Moreau, D., & Garfinkle, R. (1999). Efficacy of interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents. Archives of General Psychiatry, 56: 573-579.

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