Late-life Depression

Abstract

In the article “best treatment” of late-life depression is discussed and an alternative way of thinking in regard to psychotherapeutical intervention is suggested. It is concluded that late-life depression is a field demanding a differentiated psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation oriented working model by the psychotherapist, and old age is treated here from a developmental point of view. It is also concluded that even though the last decades have brought much clarification, there are still unanswered questions related to best treatment.

Keywords:

• clinical psychology
• psychotherapy
• depression