Kraus Cynthia A, Kunik Mark E, Stanley Melinda A
Houston Center for Quality of Care and Utilization Studies, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (152) (MEDVAMC 152), Houston, Tex, USA.
Geriatrics. 2007 Jun;62(6):21-6.
With prevalence rates approaching 10% for anxiety disorders and 6% for major depression, anxiety and depression have a significant impact on adults in later life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychosocial intervention for anxiety and depression that can serve as a useful alternative or adjunct to pharmacologic intervention for older adults.
焦虑症的患病率接近10%，重度抑郁症的患病率为6%，焦虑和抑郁对老年人的生活有重大影响。认知行为疗法（CBT）是一种针对焦虑和抑郁的社会心理干预方法，对于老年人来说，它可以作为药物干预的有益替代或辅助手段。
