Resources

    Three factors that have played a critical role in the psychological well-being of the elderly; physical health, general stress, including stressful life events and social support. If you or someone you love is depressed, get help as soon as possible from a clinician trained in geriatric medicine or psychiatry. The following resources are available for you to learn more about depression and to access additional information.

		Beck, A. T. (1967). Depression: Clinical, experimental, and theoretical aspects. New York: Harper & Row.
		Butler, R.M., (1963). The life review: An interpretation of reminiscence in the aged. Psychiatry. 26:65.
		Gitlin, M. J. (1990). The Psychotherapist’s Guide to Psychopharmacology. New York: Macmillan, Inc.
		Knight, B.G. (1996). Psychotherapy with Older Adults 2nd Ed. California: Sage Productions, Inc.
		Small, G. W. (1991). Recognition and treatment of depression in the elderly. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 52(6 Suppl), 11-22.
		Yalom, I. (1975). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, New York. Second Edition.
		Johnson f, Weissman NM, Klerman GL. (1992). Service utilization and social morbidity associated with depressive symptoms in the community. JAMA, 267, 1478-83.

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