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Late-life depression

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Late-life depression

What is late-life depression?

Understanding late-life depression

Dr. Robert Madan talks about late-life depression
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Prevention

Prevention of late-life depression

Dr. Robert Madan shares helpful information about preventing depression
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Causes and risks

Late-life depression: Causes and risks

Dr. David Conn shares information about the causes of depression
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Types

Types of depressive disorders

Dr. Robert Madan helps you understand more about the types of depression
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Signs and symptoms

Late-life depression

Information on symptoms, risks, diagnosis and prevention
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Diagnosis

Life-life depression : Diagnosis

Dr. Robert Madan talks about how an accurate diagnosis of depression is made
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Treatment

Community outpatient model for the treatment of depression

Learm more about the model and get a copy of the manual

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Dr. Matthew Robillard talks about ECT treatment for severe depression

Late-life depression: Treatment

Helpful information about the many treatments for depression: Dr. Robert Madan

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for depression: Dr. Robert Madan
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Medications

Medications for depression

Dr. Robert Madan talks about antidepressant medications: Different types and how to take them

Antidepressants

Medications used for depression, anxiety and responsive behaviours in dementia
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Depression in long-term care

Depression in long-term care

Dr. David Conn offers information on thoughts and feelings when moving into long-term care
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Depression, suicide and self-harm

Depression, suicide and self-harm

Symptoms of depression: Help and support from Dr. David Conn
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Grief, bereavement and depression

Grief, bereavement and complicated grief

Dr. Cindy Grief talks about grief, bereavement, depression
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Mental health during a pandemic

Psychological wellness during COVID-19

Top 5 tips for maintaining psychological wellness during COVID-19

Social isolation during the pandemic

5 innovative solutions for combatting social isolation during COVID-19
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Mental Health services at Baycrest

Ambulatory Mental Health Clinic

Who can make an appointment; how to ask your doctor for a referral

Baycrest Centre for Mental Health

Learm more about the Centre and the services provided

Behavioural support for Seniors program (BSSP)

About the program, services and how to get a referal

Community Behavioural Support Outreach Team

Frequently asked questions for caregivers and families

Geriatric Psychiatry Community Service (GPCS)

Service information; eligibility; how to get a referral

Inpatient Psychiatry at Baycrest

Learn more about the program and its goals

Inpatient Psychiatry at Baycrest

Information about the program

Outpatient Mental Health Program

Information about the program and how to ask your doctor for a referal

Psychiatric Day Hospital

Information about the day hospital, services and how to get a referal

Telepsychiatry Service

Psychiatric care by videoconference: For older adults living outside the GTA

Transitional Behavioural Support Unit (T BSU)

More about the program, access and referals
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Patient Stories

Patient Stories of depression: Story of Evelyn and Don

Real patients sharing their stories of depression
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Resources

Resources on depression

Informational links to reliable depression resources

Spirituality and mental health

What is spirituality and is it linked to mental health?
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Stigma

Depression and stigma

Dr. Robert Madan shares supportive information on reducing stigma for people with depression
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