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Late-life Depression

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Late-life Depression

Depression in Long-Term Care

January 19, 2026
Moving into a long-term care facility can be a very difficult experience. Throughout our lives, many of us say “I never want to go into a nursing home – I...
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Prevention

January 19, 2026
Ways to help yourself… The nature of depression is such that depressed individuals are not interested in being social, or active. But inactivity and isolation make the situation worse. We...
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Diagnosis

January 19, 2026
An accurate diagnosis of depression is made using combinations of the following methods: Face-to-face: In psychiatry, the key part of a medical diagnosis is the clinical one-on-one interview. It helps...
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Understanding late-life depression

January 19, 2026
The brain is the most complicated machine on earth, and there is no manual, but much is known about depression. The brain not only controls physical functions of the body,...
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Types of depressive disorders

January 19, 2026
There are many types of depression including: Major depression Dysthymia Seasonal affective disorder Post-partum depression Bipolar disorder Adjustment disorder Depression with psychosis For the purposes of this website, we will...
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Treatment

January 19, 2026
There are many treatment options available – it’s not just about medication. Modern treatments for depression are effective. There is no need for people with this illness to continue struggling...
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Stigma

January 19, 2026
Depression is treatable. Depression does not discriminate – it can happen to anyone – but certain communities still view mental health problems with a sense of shame. The stigma surrounding...
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Signs and symptoms

January 19, 2026
Just a bad day or is it depression? People use the word ‘depression’ in many different ways. Everyone can have a day when they feel out of sorts or sad,...
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Grief and bereavement

January 19, 2026
Distinguishing between grief and depression is complicated. The experience of grief is similar to the experience of depression in that many people go through periods of intense sadness, notice changes...
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Causes and risk factors

January 19, 2026
There is no single cause of depression. Instead, many different factors (physical, psychological and social) are likely to contribute to the development of depression in older adults. Physical factors: Change...
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