MOOD DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY: UPDATED DESCRIPTION OF THE LITERATURE IN A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW

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https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v5i3.5043

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Mood Disorders. Elderly. Prevalence. Diagnosis. Treatment.

Abstract

Introduction: Population aging has generated growing interest in the management of mood disorders in the elderly, such as depression and bipolar disorder. These disorders have a high prevalence and a significant impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Objective: This study aims to analyze the prevalence, diagnosis, therapeutic interventions and impact of mood disorders in the elderly. Methods: A literature review of the last 15 years was carried out, including original studies and reviews, with specific inclusion criteria to address mood disorders in the elderly. Results and Discussion: Depression affects between 2% and 16% of elderly people in high-income countries, while bipolar disorder is being diagnosed more frequently in this age group. Differential diagnosis is challenging due to the overlap of symptoms with other medical conditions and the cognitive decline associated with ageing. Therapeutic interventions include pharmacological and non-pharmacological, with a multidisciplinary approach being essential for effective management. Conclusion: The management of mood disorders in the elderly requires a holistic approach, considering not only medical and psychological aspects, but also physical and social ones. Investing in adapted and effective interventions is crucial to promoting the emotional and psychological well-being of this growing elderly population.

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Author Biographies

Lucas Mainardo Rodrigues Bezerra

Instituto de Educação Superior do Vale do Parnaíba-IESVAP.

Honoiza Ravenna de Araujo Pinheiro

Academica de Medicina.

Cyntya Halynne Ferreira da Ponte

Instituto de Educação Superior do Vale do Parnaíba-IESVAP.

Louelyn Damasceno Assunção Araújo

Academica de medicina.

Othilio Johannes Leite Ciraulo Ismael da Costa Neves

Academico de medicina.

Taluana Leticia Dall Agnol

Academica de medicina.

Ariel Eugênio Salgueiro de Almeida

Academico de medicina.

Luana Soares Lages Reis

Academica de Medicina.

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Published

19/03/2024

How to Cite

Mainardo Rodrigues Bezerra, L., de Araujo Pinheiro, H. R., Ferreira da Ponte , C. H., Damasceno Assunção Araújo , L., Leite Ciraulo Ismael da Costa Neves , O. J., Dall Agnol, T. L., … Lages Reis , L. S. (2024). MOOD DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY: UPDATED DESCRIPTION OF THE LITERATURE IN A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW. RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218, 5(3), e535043. https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v5i3.5043