Assessment of Depression in Aging Contexts: General Considerations When Working With Older Adults

Popular assertions portray depression as an inevitable outcome of aging, a widespread image embraced by many health professionals. Although epidemiological data contradict the prevalent image that depressive syndromes increase with age, the prognosis becomes more negative as one grows older. An earl...

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Main Authors: Goncalves, D, Albuquerque, P, Byrne, G, Pachana, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009