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Interpersonal psychotherapy as a treatment for late-life depression
Author(s)Gregory A Hinrichsen
Journal titleSignpost, vol 13, no 3, February 2009
Pagespp 26-28
Sourcehttp://www.signpostjournal.org.uk
KeywordsDepression ; Psychiatric treatment ; Therapy.
AnnotationThis article discusses how interpersonally relevant life events may crate vulnerability to depression in both older and younger adults. It reviews the structure of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) which has been specifically designed to reduce depressive symptoms and help improve interpersonal issues that appear to be associated with the onset of depression. It focuses on the use of IPT for treatment of common interpersonal problems among older IPT clients, and draws attention to IPT clinical research studies available through the International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-090408231 A
ClassmarkENR: LP: LO

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