Adapted psychotherapy for suicidal geriatric patients with depression

Abstract This debate article aims to evaluate whether current diagnostic and therapeutic options for suicidal geriatric patients with depression suffice, and which adapted strategies might be helpful. We hope to encourage clinicians to consider special approaches when treating the elderly. Backgroun...

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Published in:	BMC Psychiatry
Main Authors:	Jörn Conell, Ute Lewitzka
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-06-01
Subjects:	Geriatric patients Depression Suicide Psychotherapy
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1775-y

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