Treatment of Depression in Older Adults | Evidence-Based Practices
This 27 minute film gives viewers basic information about the treatment of late life depression, including the following:
– Principles
– Philosophy and values,
– Basic rationale,
– How evidence-based practices for diagnosing and treating depression in older patients has helped improve the quality of life for the older adult,
– Collaboration between mental health and primary health services and
– How traditional providers benefit from these models of care.
EBP KIT series
The Evidence Based Practices KIT series guides service providers, administrators, consumers and families towards a culturally-competent inclusive approach to behavioral health. The Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) KIT can be ordered at http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA11-4631CD-DVD.