While not a normal part of aging, up to 20% of older adults have symptoms of depression. These rates increase to 40% for those in hospital or living in long-term care. In this webinar recording, psychiatrists Dr. Sophiya Benjamin and Dr. Anthony Levinson discuss late-life depression, its causes and symptoms, how it is assessed and diagnosed, as well as treatment and management strategies, including preventative measures and helpful resources.
Learn the answers to the following questions:
- 1:18 What is depression?
- 5:39 What causes depression?
- 7:34 What are some of the risk factors for older adults?
- 8:44 How is depression assessed and diagnosed?
- 13:02 If not depression, what else could it be?
- 15:51 What are common misconceptions about depression in older adults?
- 17:27 How is depression treated?
- 39:16 What resources and supports are available?
- 46:42 Can one heal completely from depression?
- 47:00 When should depression be treated by a specialist?
- 47:53 Why do I need a medication? Shouldn’t I just be able to cope?
- 49:42 Are people who had bouts of depression in their younger years more likely to be depressed in old age?
- 50:35 How can one encourage an older adult who refuses to seek help?
- 52:18 How is seasonal affective disorder treated?
- 53:37 Can certain medications lead to or increase the risk of depression?
- 57:10 How do you handle important life transitions to avoid becoming depressed?
- 1:00:00 Is there a relationship between depression and dementia?
- 1:02:22 Are psychedelics beneficial for treating depression?
- 1:04:39 Will using cannabis help or worsen depression?
- 1:07:44 If you are photosensitive, can you use light therapies to treat depression?
- 1:08:04 If you have been on an antidepressant for many years, will it continue to be effective as you age?
- 1:09:25 What do you do if you don’t have access to a primary care provider?
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