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Article: Psychosocial treatments for major depression and dysthymia in older adults: a review of the research literature.
- Article from:
- Journal of Counseling and Development
- Article date:
- March 22, 2006
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Individuals over the age of 65 constitute a fast growing segment of the population, and recent studies suggest that their rate of depression is a significant issue (Myers & Harper, 2004; Powers, Thompson, Futterman, & Gallagher-Thompson, 2002). The population of older adults in the United States is growing at a fast pace and will continue to do so in the years to come (Administration on Aging, 2001). The Administration on Aging indicates that 1 in every 8 Americans is 65 years and older. Over the last 100 years, the population of older adults has more than tripled in percentage, from 4.1% to 12.4%, and projections indicate that this number will continue to grow to as much ...