Subjective memory complaints in geriatric depression

Am J Psychiatry. 1985 Sep;142(9):1103-5. doi: 10.1176/ajp.142.9.1103.

Abstract

Improvement in depressive symptoms was significantly related to a decrease in subjective memory complaints in 29 elderly depressed outpatients. Patients with substantial improvement in their depression showed similar reductions in memory complaints regardless of whether they received tricyclic antidepressants or group psychotherapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use
  • Depressive Disorder / complications
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Depressive Disorder / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Memory Disorders / complications
  • Memory Disorders / diagnosis
  • Memory Disorders / psychology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Personality Inventory
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychotherapy, Group

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic