Group therapy with chronically depressed geriatric patients.
The case study and the discussion of a framework for treating severely depressed elderly inpatients with group therapy illustrate many of the modifications in group process necessary for successfully treating chronically depressed geriatric patients. Group therapy is a highly effective treatment modality when integrated into an overall treatment plan that includes medications, activities, and patient/family education.
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Catawba Hospital, Virginia 24070.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012951:Socialization; D016896:Treatment Outcome