Monday, October 4, 2010

Telemedicine for Elderly Depression

By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor
Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on October 4, 2010

Telemedicine for Elderly DepressionDepression is common among elderly homebound individuals. Unfortunately, treatment for the condition is usually inadequate, if any.

Beyond the decline in mental health, depression can exacerbate medical conditions and may influence mortality.

To address this issue, researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and other organizations have developed a telemedicine-based depression care protocol in home health care. Continue readinghttp://psychcentral.com/news/2010/10/04/telemedicine-for-elderly-depression/19119.html

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