Use of cognitive behavioral therapy in late-life psychiatric disorders.
With prevalence rates approaching 10% for anxiety disorders and 6% for major depression, anxiety and depression have a significant impact on adults in later life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychosocial intervention for anxiety and depression that can serve as a useful alternative or adjunct to pharmacologic intervention for older adults.
Kraus
Cynthia A
CA
Houston Center for Quality of Care and Utilization Studies, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (152) (MEDVAMC 152), Houston, Tex, USA.
Kunik
Mark E
ME
Stanley
Melinda A
MA
D000368:Aged; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans