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Having no prior experience, many elderly persons are not sure what psychotherapy is all about, and it may be necessary to educate them about the process. If the depression occurs in the context of ...

It’s really not a perfect science, and it’s really individualized.” It’s safe to use antidepressants long term. While there are known short-term side effects to taking antidepressants ...

Both Julia and Al sought help from their doctors, and each was diagnosed with depression, a disorder that's as common in the elderly as it is in younger people. And both, fortunately, were ...

A recent University of Minnesota study shows doctors often overprescribe antidepressants in older populations. The study found 2.2 million annual antidepressant-related outpatient visits exposed those ...