title: Depression in the aged: theoretical concepts.
abstract: The etiology of depression in the aged is discussed from the viewpoint of biologic, psychodynamic, genetic and sociocultural concepts. The chronic neurotic depression of the aged seems to differ from that of younger age groups. The understanding of geriatric depression requires a multidisciplinary approach.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003469:Culture; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008995:Monoamine Oxidase / Q000378:metabolism; D010551:Personality; D012895:Sleep, REM
chemical_list: D008995:Monoamine Oxidase