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Behavioral Activation for Older Adults with Depression

August 2, 2025

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Behavioral activation (BA) is a critical and highly effective component of depression treatment.

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Interpersonal Therapy in Late-Life Depression

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is based on the idea that distressing personal relationships and life events contribute to depression.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults with Depression

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors contribute to depression and that modifying them can lead to improved symptoms and functioning.

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Antidepressants in Older Adults

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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SSRIs are the first-line treatment for late-life depression (LLD) because of their favorable side effect profiles and because they also help with frequent co-occurring anxiety.

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Suicide Risk in Older Adults: Assessment and Management

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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Older adults account for 19% of deaths from suicide in the US, despite being only 15% of the population.

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Depression in Older Adults: Diagnosis

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily impacts older adults.

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Addressing Wandering and Sundowning in Patients with Dementia

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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Wandering and sundowning are challenging behaviors observed in patients with dementia.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis in Dementia

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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Symptoms of psychosis are common in people with dementia.

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Depression in Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment

August 2, 2025

Rehan Aziz, MD

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The incidence of depression is up to 30% in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) and even higher in people with vascular dementia (VaD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).

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The 6-Question Anxiety Screen Every Clinician Needs

June 5, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD

She's slower than her colleagues. Always the last to leave meetings. Takes forever to finish tasks.
Then you ask the right question: "Do you have any repetitive behaviors or thoughts that feel hard to control?"
Suddenly, everything clicks.