Ambulatory patients 65+ years of age and diagnosed with MDE per DSM-V criteria by a geriatric psychiatrist using a standard clinical biopsychosocial assessment and a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) of \>12.
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Patients with psychosis, those undergoing acute inpatient care or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), those with dementia (Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score of \< 26), and those with chronic personality disorders
Clareo Health | A Randomized Control Trial of Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Group Therapy for Older Adults with Depression: Efficacy Across Older Age-Groups
