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Depression and older people - Towards securing well-being in later life (Paperback, New)
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Depression and older people - Towards securing well-being in later life (Paperback, New)
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The literature on depression in old age has tended to be dominated
by the medical model with its focus on symptoms and treatment. This
report breaks new ground by adopting a psycho-social approach one
that explores depression in the context of the everyday lives of
older people. Commissioned by Help the Aged, this report: reviews
the nature and scope of the evidence base around depression and
older people; evaluates current policy and practice responses; and
identifies gaps in the evidence base and areas for further work.
Finding that older people with depressive disorders are largely
invisible within health and care services and that many fail to
seek or receive effective treatment, the report also: recognizes
the importance of daily hassles in undermining older peoples mental
well-being; highlights the importance of mental health promotion;
argues for the need for an holistic approach to older peoples
services which balances physical with mental needs; and prioritizes
the socia
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