Improvements in functional disability after psychotherapy for depression are associated with reduced suicide ideation among older adults
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Oct 10, 2020
Lutz J, Mackin RS, Otero MC, et al. - Following psychotherapy for depression among older adults the, the present study was undertaken to investigate the correlation between variations in functional disability and suicide ideation. Researchers enrolled a total of 65 individuals (65-91-years old, 72% White, and 66% female) with depression who completed 12 sessions of Problem Solving Therapy and as well as measures of disability (WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0) and suicide ideation (Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale) at baseline and posttreatment. The findings revealed decreased functional disability following depression treatment is correlated with decreased suicide ideation, particularly thoughts regarding the loss of worth. The outcomes demonstrate the possibility that treatments that reduce functional disability (e.g., PST) can also reduce the risk of suicide among older adults.
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