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depression in later life  

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  • Depression is the most pervasive mental health problem among older adults, but it is often unrecognized and untreated, representing a serious public health problem (Lebowitz et al., 1997). At the same time, and contrary to stereotypes, depression is far from ubiquitous among the elderly. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Depression in Later Life]

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