Anxiety and depression

Nurs Older People. 2006 Feb;18(1):25-9. doi: 10.7748/nop2006.02.18.1.25.c2411.

Abstract

This article explores anxiety states among older people and how they may overlap with depression. It discusses prevalence, symptoms and treatment, and aims to help nurses to develop appropriate intervention strategies and to know when they should refer patients to other health practitioners.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anxiety Disorders* / complications
  • Anxiety Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Anxiety Disorders* / therapy
  • Depressive Disorder* / complications
  • Depressive Disorder* / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder* / therapy
  • Female
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Geriatric Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Health Services for the Aged
  • Helping Behavior
  • Humans
  • Information Services
  • Internet
  • Male
  • Mass Screening
  • Mental Health Services
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Primary Health Care
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychotherapy
  • Referral and Consultation