Geriatric depression is an emotional and mental disorder that affects seniors. An occasional "blue" mood and feelings of sadness are common. However, persistent despair is not a typical aspect of ageing. Subsyndromal depression occurs more frequently in older people. This type of depression does not always meet all of the criteria for serious depression. However, if left untreated, it can lead to severe depression. Elderly depression can worsen the quality of life and raise the risk of suicide. Getting immediate professional assistance from the best clinical psychologist can bring changes in an individual's life.
Symptoms
- Sadness
- Sense of insignificance
- Irritability fatigue
- Crying fits
- Apathy
- Restlessness
- Not paying attention
- Withdrawal
- Sleeping Issues
- Alterations in appetite
- Considering suicide
Causes
- Having restricted mobility, being alone, and facing death
- Financial difficulties upon retiring from a job
- Persistent drug use
- Passing away of friends and family
- Divorce or Widowhood
- Persistent medical conditions.
As there is no single cause for geriatric depression, the right evaluation, and timely treatment from the best online therapist can help elderly people.
Treatment
- Inhibitors of selective serotonin reuptake (SSRIs)
- Selective inhibitors of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake (SNRIs)
- Monoamine oxidase impediments and tricyclic antidepressants( MAOIs)
- Bupropion smirtazapine
*Seek advice from an online psychiatrist before taking above mentioned medications.
- Raising the level of exercise
- Discovering a new passion or pastime,
- Seeing family and friends frequently,
- A healthy diet and getting enough sleep,
- A senior with depression may benefit from a variety of therapies.
- Creatively express their emotions through art therapy.
- Conversation with a qualified online therapist can be beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Chronic Diseases
- Mental Health Issues
- Elder Care Type
- Relationship
- Lifestyle
- Difficulty in Aging
- Grief and Loss
- Elderly Abuse and Neglect
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