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Psychosocial treatments for major depression and dysthymia in older Adults: A review of the research literature

  • Carlos P. Zalaquett
  • , Andrea N. Stens

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Abstract

Older adults represent a growing segment of the population with the highest suicide rate and an increasing need of counseling services for major depression and dysthymia. The present study examined the literature with the purpose of identifying research addressing psychosocial treatments of depression in later life. A summary of treatments currently supported by research as being efficacious when treating older individuals experiencing depression or dysthymia is presented. Limitations of the findings are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)192-201
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Counseling and Development
Volume84
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Applied Psychology

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