Beverly Huffstetler
Abstract
Depression occurs in as much as 15% of older adults, but it is often undiagnosed and untreated. This article explores topics related to depression in older adults including etiology, diagnosis, screening and treatment options, treatment outcomes, interventions, implications for counselors, and areas for further research.
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Depression occurs in as much as 15% of older adults, but it is often undiagnosed and untreated. This article explores topics related to depression in older adults including etiology, diagnosis, screening and treatment options, treatment outcomes, interventions, implications for counselors, and areas for further research.
Key concepts: Depression (economics), Etiology, Psychological intervention, Psychology, Psychiatry, Gerontology, Clinical psychology, Medicine