By the end of the presentation participants will: Be able to describe possible approaches to the prevention of depression in older adults; consider utilizing updated recommendations regarding the treatment of depression in their practice; and be aware of some promising new treatment approaches for depression.
National guidelines on depression among older adults were recently updated by the Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH).
This is an introductory workshop to find out why intergenerational programs are important in reducing loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety in youth and older adults.
Dr. Dallas Seitz reviewed the evidence for problem-solving therapy for depression in older adults from a systematic review, discussed the implementation and evaluation of problem-solving therapy in the seniors mental health program at Providence Care, and explored opportunities for future research studies in problem-solving therapy.
June 16, 2015. Dr. Dallas Seitz reviewed evidence for problem-solving therapy for depression in older adults from a systematic review, discussed the implementation and evaluation of problem-solving therapy in the seniors mental health program at Providence Care, and explored opportunities for future research studies in problem-solving therapy.