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| Depression (Psychology) | 1 |
| Emotional Problems | 1 |
| Geriatrics | 1 |
| Older Adults | 1 |
| Psychological Patterns | 1 |
| State of the Art Reviews | 1 |
| Stress Variables | 1 |
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| Journal of Gerontology | 1 |
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| Epstein, Leon J. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedEpstein, Leon J. – Journal of Gerontology, 1976
It is important that the clinician who treats older patients be aware that depression is the psychiatric symptom often encountered in the elderly and that it is as distressing in this age group as it is in younger persons. It often is reversible with prompt and appropriate treatment. (Author)
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems, Geriatrics, Older Adults
