Best practices in the management of late life depression: The Filipino context

Date of Publication

5-2019

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology Major in Clinical Counseling

Subject Categories

Clinical Psychology | Counseling Psychology

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Jose Alberto Reyes

Defense Panel Chair

Aime Guarino

Defense Panel Member

John Addy Garcia
Estesa Xaris Legaspi
Washington Garcia
Leo Capeding

Abstract/Summary

This study made an in-depth examination of the Filipino mental health professionals’ management of late-life depression within a local setting via qualitative research methods. Data obtained from this study had intended to add to local literature that can extend empirical evidence to help inform best practices in late-life depression management for the Filipino elderly. Symptoms’ detection and diagnosis, treatment delivery, treatment outcome evaluation, relapse counteraction, and late-life depression prevention were found to occur within a multidisciplinary approach marked by coordinated and/or collaborative functions and rendition of service amongst 4 prime stakeholders in mental healthcare (psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers). In essence, this study focused on the Philippine scenario of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of late-life depression. Implications and recommendations for clinical practice, training and education, and future research were discussed.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG008101

Keywords

Depression in old age—Philippines; Depression, Mental; Depressed persons—Counseling

Embargo Period

11-28-2024

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