A study of risk factors associated with depression in medically ill elderly patients
Background: Medically ill elderly patients are more prone to develop depression. Stressful life events which the patient experiences as well as the absence of perceived social support all act as risk factors for developing depression. Moreover, if the coping mechanisms are faulty the risk of develop...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Indian Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.anip.co.in/article.asp?issn=2588-8358;year=2017;volume=1;issue=1;spage=22;epage=28;aulast=Singh |