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Treatment of older adults with co-morbid personality disorder and depression: a dialectical behavior therapy approach.

Author: BeyerJohn, BronnerLeslie, CheavensJennifer S, CukrowiczKelly C, LynchThomas R, ThorpSteven R

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

This study highlights the need for more research on treating personality disorders in older adults, especially when these disorders occur alongside other mental health conditions like depression. The study notes that personality disorders in older adults can make treating other mental health problems more challenging and lead to significant difficulties in relationships and emotional well-being.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The treatment of personality disorders in older adults, particularly those co-morbid with other Axis I disorders (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder), is an understudied clinical phenomenon. It has also been demonstrated that personality disorders in older adults complicate treatment of other psychopat...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.1703

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Tackling the Dual Challenge of Personality Disorders and Depression in Older Adults

This research explores the intricate relationship between [personality disorders] and [depression] in [older adults], a challenging area in [geriatric psychiatry]. The study emphasizes the need for [effective treatment approaches] that address both [Axis I and Axis II disorders]. The authors highlight the complex interplay between these conditions, emphasizing that [personality disorders] can significantly complicate the treatment of [other psychopathology].

The Need for Specialized Treatment Approaches

The study underscores the need for [tailored therapeutic interventions] for [older adults] with [co-morbid personality disorders and depression]. The researchers suggest that [dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)] may be a promising approach due to its focus on [emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance].

The Importance of Compassion and Understanding

This research, like a camel traversing the arid landscape of mental health, illuminates the complexities of [personality disorders] and [depression] in [older adults]. It underscores the importance of [compassionate and understanding] approaches in providing effective care for this vulnerable population.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a lone oasis in the desert of geriatric psychiatry, offers valuable insights into the challenging interplay between [personality disorders] and [depression] in [older adults]. The study highlights the need for [specialized treatment approaches] that address the unique needs of this population.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2007-11-13
  2. Date Revised 2007-02-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

17096462

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1002/gps.1703

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English

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