Depression in Old Age

Cornelius L. E. Katona is Honorary Professor in the Department of Mental and Health Sciences, University College London, and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

• Clinical Features of Depression in Old Age. The Measurement of Depression in Old Age. The Epidemiology of Depression in Old Age. The Aetiology of Depression in Old Age. Depression and Physical Illness in Old Age. Suicide and Attempted Suicide in Old Age. The Management of Depression in Old Age. The Prognosis of Depression in Old Age. Future Directions. Index.