The purpose of this (1) hour course is to provide a broad overview of depression in the senior population. The course presents the causes of depression, what it looks like, basic facts on current treatment. and side effects of treatment.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to:

✔️ Define depression and the two key types seen in elders.

✔️ Identify key symptoms of depression.

✔️ Identify key types of treatment for depression.