Psychiatric Issues in Older Patients Case and Quiz

November 21, 2019

As the aging population grows, depression in older adults is also on the rise. Read the short case and test your knowledge.

As the aging population grows, depression in older adults is also on the rise. Read the short case and test your knowledge.

The correct answer is E. All of the above

Both psychotherapy and antidepressant medications can successfully treat depression in late life. The most effective behavioral interventions are cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and problem-solving treatment. For more on this topic, see Psychotherapy for Late-Life Depression.