A randomized controlled trial of a senior centre group programme for increasing social support and preventing depression in elderly people living at home in Norway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Late-life depression is a common condition and a challenging public health problem. A lack of social support is strongly associated with psychological distress. Senior centres seem to be suitable arenas for community-based health pro...

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Main Authors: Bøen Hege, Dalgard Odd, Johansen Rune, Nord Erik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/20