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Clinical features of bereavementā€related depression in Japanese elderly: an observational study.

Authors :
Shimizu, Kanako
Kobayashi, Toshiyuki
Kato, Satoshi
Ishikawa, Shizukiyo
Suda, Shiro
Source :
Psychogeriatrics. Jul2020, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p530-532. 3p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article discusses research which aimed to determine the characteristics of severe bereavement-related depression (BRD) in the elderly population in Japan. Topics covered include the clinical features of individuals with BRD, the rates of hospitalization for severe deterioration of social functioning, and a comparison of their hospitalization rates with that in individuals with non-bereavement related depression (NBRD).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13463500
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychogeriatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
144788721
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12509