Comorbid Depression In Older People

by Cornelius L.E. Katona

The association between physical illness and depression in older people is well recognized. Recognition and management of the pervasive, persistent and severe depressive symptoms which are diagnostic of depression are important and can make a considerable contribution to improving physical recovery of patients, as well as relieving individual suffering. This little pocketbook considers the various aspects of depression in older people.

88 pages, Paperback

First published February 17, 1998