Chapter 7; Depression and Anxiety

Urban environment, physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits correlate to depression among elderly living in eastern Mediterranean islands: The MEDIS (MEDiterranean ISlands elderly) study

“…The prevalence of depression in late life has been reported to range between 3% and 57% (2,6,7) and it varies through the lifespan, between genders, as well as from culture to culture and country to country. However, methodological differences between studies, particularly concerning sampling, definition and assessment methods of results make it difficult to reach definite conclusions about cross-cultural and geographical differences (8).…”

“…Medical comorbidities, including dementia, isolation, chronic pain, and higher life expectancy, often contribute to a late-onset first episode of depression, which risk increases after the age of 75 (2). Moreover, it has been observed that those with depressive symptoms have increased risk for functional disability, mortality and use of health services (3,4).…”

Impact of Depression Mood Disorder on the Adverse Drug Reaction Incidence Rate of Anticancer Drugs in Cancer Patients

“…Most importantly, interruptions in treatment result in a poor prognosis. 6,7 Adverse drug reactions are estimated to affect more than 2 million hospitalized patients in the USA alone, and occur most often during treatment with the usual doses of US Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs. 8 The incidence of adverse drug reactions in 2154 T Zhou, JJ Duan, GP Zhou et al…”

Interdisciplinary Methods of Treatment of Depression in Older Adults: A Primer for Practitioners

“…Individual cognitive therapy (CT) has been validated (Scogin, Welsh, Hanson, Stump, & Coates, 2005;Steinman et al, 2007) and is the most researched of all psychotherapies for depression among older adults (Adamek & Slater, 2008;Zalaquett & Stens, 2006). CT is used interchangeably with behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) because of the similar theoretical bases (Koder, Brodaty, & Anstry, 1996).…”

“…The promising news is that the overall conclusion is that psychosocial interventions are effective in treating depression in later life, despite the methodological flaws (Adamek & Slater, 2008). There is a wealth of literature in various fields, including social work, nursing, medicine, psychology, and psychiatry, to aid social workers in treating depression in older adults.…”