Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a very effective treatment for depression; it is usually undertaken after several medication trials have failed or when a patient is severely suicidal.

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 ... for an older patient can be complex.

Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States reports a study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public ...

Depression, isolation, or past trauma can further compound ... Creating safe, welcoming environments encourages silent ...

A study shows elderly drivers with depression are prone to risky behaviors, highlighting the need for screenings and ...

such as elderly individuals, those with physical illnesses, individuals who suffered from early childhood adversity, and ...

such as elderly individuals, those with physical illnesses, individuals who suffered from early childhood adversity, and patients with treatment-resistant depression, are particularly susceptible ...

Recognizing the syndrome of depression in an elderly patient's list of medical ailments is not always straightforward. It is, therefore, not surprising that the diagnosis of depression is often ...