Management of bipolar and unipolar depression in geriatric population

BARAL KULAKSIZOĞLU M. I.

JOURNAL OF MOOD DISORDERS, vol.3, 2013 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MOOD DISORDERS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Keywords: geriatric population, bipolar disorder, unipolar, DOUBLE-BLIND, LATE-LIFE, PLACEBO, PHARMACOTHERAPY, DIAGNOSIS, EFFICACY, DISORDER, THERAPY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Major depression, dysthymic disorders and subclinical depressions are common psychiatric problems after the age of 65. Bipolar depression in elderly, however, is either an aging previous patient or someone whose first attack has appeared on late life. The first step of treatment in the elderly depression is the investigation of the etiology for excluding any medical background.