Blazer D G, Friedman S W
Am Fam Physician. 1979 Nov;20(5):91-6.
The depressed elderly have the highest suicide risk of any group in our society. Thus, depression in late life is a serious mental health problem. The essential goal of the diagnostic work-up is to distinguish a major depressive episode from less severe dysphoric symptoms. The major treatment modalities are properly selected pharmacologic agents, electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy and counseling, increased physical and social activity, and attention to underlying medical problems.
在我们的社会中，抑郁的老年人是所有群体中自杀风险最高的。因此，晚年抑郁是一个严重的心理健康问题。诊断检查的基本目标是将重度抑郁发作与不太严重的烦躁症状区分开来。主要的治疗方式包括合理选用药物、电休克治疗、心理治疗与咨询、增加身体活动和社交活动，以及关注潜在的医疗问题。
