Author/Editor		Kores-Plesničar, Blanka
Title		Značilnosti depresije po starosti in spolu
Translated title		Age and sex specificc depression characteristics
Type		članek
Source		In: Rotar-Pavlič D, editor. Kakovostna obravnava bolnika v družinski medicini: obravnava s področja pulmologije, psihiatrije, potovalne medicine in nevrologije. Zbornik predavanj 30. srečanje delovnih skupin; 2004 maj 28-29; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Združenje zdravnikov družinske medicine,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 34-40
Language		slo
Abstract		In children and adolescents, the most frequently diagnosed mood disorder is major depressive disorder. In this group is increased risk of suicide, and the incidence of suicide attempts reaches a peak during the midadolescent years. Formerly depressed adolescent are at elevated risk for recurrence of depression during adulthood. Depression is one of the special problems in adults and lead to extensive suffering, disability and invalidization, which are not only limited to patients. Members of family and friends experience frustration, guilt, anger and financial hardship. Women between the ages of 18 and 45 comprise the majority of those with depression. Depression in older adults not only causes distress and suffering but also leads to impairments in physical, mental and social functioning. Disability due to depression in individuals over 65 years old will become a major public health problem in the near future because of demographic changes. Despite being associated with excess disability, morbidity and mortality, depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Suicide is the most serious consequence of depression in the whole population. Primary care practitioners are a critical link in identifying and in treatment of depression in the population.
Descriptors		DEPRESSIVE DISORDER AGE FACTORS SEX FACTORS