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Category Archive for 'Depression in the Elderly'

I just found this recent report on the website of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Science Update section, which promotes preventive treatment of Depression, through medications or psychotherapy (talk therapy):
“For the first time, researchers show that preventive treatment with an antidepressant medication or talk therapy can significantly reduce the risk or delay the […]

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“Life can only be understood backwards” said 19th century Danish philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard.
The clinical social workers at Pathways for Aging, often use Life Review as part of our treatment plan, for older adults suffering from Depression and loss of Self-Esteem. Aiding them in gaining perspective on their lives as a whole and […]

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