Brief instructional sessions delivered by a nurse or psychologist show promise as a way to prevent depression in elderly people with serious health problems, at least in the short run.
As the U.S. population ages, such treatment—which focuses on finding ways for people to continue daily activities and achieve goals despite physical ailments—will attract increasing interest, say psychiatrist Barry W.
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