depression Flashcards
1
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depression
A
Mood disorder with cognitive, affective, physical
manifestations; primary or secondary
2
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primary depression
A
depression is thought to result from a lack of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.
3
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secondary depression
A
sometimes called situational depression, can result when there is a sudden change in the person’s life such as an illness or loss
4
Q
what is used to scale geriatric depression
A
geriatric depression scale – short form
5
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what are some therapies used to treat depression in older adults
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Drug therapy
Psychotherapy
Reminiscence and music therapies
