Depression and antidepressant prescribing in the elderly

Herron, J. W. and Mitchell, A. (2018) Depression and antidepressant prescribing in the elderly. Prescriber, 29(3), pp. 12-17. (doi: 10.1002/psb.1654)

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Publisher's URL: http://www.prescriber.co.uk/article/depression-and-antidepressant-prescribing-in-the-elderly/

Abstract

Depression in old age is common and associated with significant morbidity, yet it is frequently missed or undertreated. In this article, the authors review the specific issues that need to be taken into account when assessing and treating depression in elderly people.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Herron, Dr James
Authors: Herron, J. W., and Mitchell, A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Journal Name:Prescriber
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0959-6682
ISSN (Online):1931-2253
Published Online:30 March 2018

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