title: Management of depression in the elderly.
abstract: Depressive illness in late life may present to doctors in the community or on general hospital wards. Management often involves physical treatments, but social and psychological approaches may also be important. This article considers acute treatment, continuation treatment (to prevent relapse) and the treatment of resistant depressive illnesses.
authors: Manchester Royal Infirmary.
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Benbow
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005852:Geriatric Psychiatry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012657:Self-Help Groups
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents