Depression in older people must be taken seriously

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Depression in older people must be taken seriously

Ngaire Kerse

Ngaire Kerse

Older people
Music and dance can be beneficial for older people with depressive symptoms [Image: Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels]

Specialist GP Ngaire Kerse examines depression in older people, including how to manage treatment-resistant depression

Key points, In older adults with depression, the first thing is to screen for more major psychiatric conditions and manage medical conditions. Psychological the, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References

1. Steffens DC. Treatment-resistant depression in older adults. N Engl J Med 2024;390(7):630–39.

2. Rush AJ, Trivedi MH, Wisniewski SR, et al. Acute and longer-term outcomes in depressed outpatients requiring one or several treatment steps: a STAR*D report. Am J Psychiatry 2006;163(11):1905–17.