1. Out of the darkness: group cognitive therapy for depressed elderly.
- Author
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Zerhusen JD, Boyle K, and Wilson W
- Subjects
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy standards, Depressive Disorder diagnosis, Depressive Disorder epidemiology, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Female, Humans, Male, Ohio epidemiology, Psychotherapy, Group standards, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy organization & administration, Depressive Disorder therapy, Nursing Homes, Psychotherapy, Group organization & administration
- Abstract
1. Depression affects an estimated 50% of the population over age 65. With the current expansion of the elderly in this country, the problem will continue to increase. 2. Depressed individuals view situations negatively when more positive interpretations are equally valid. The thrust of cognitive therapy is to replace the faulty and negative perceptions with more valid and positive ones. 3. Cognitive therapy was found to be effective in the elderly. Residents attended sessions regularly, and the change in the depression level for group participants was highly significant statistically and clinically noticeable.
- Published
- 1991
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