Publications by authors named "Mahiko Kimura"
Psychiatry Clin Neurosci
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- The Japanese Society of Mood Disorders released guidelines in 2020 for treating late-life depression, which were updated with input from global experts and the latest evidence.
- Correctly diagnosing late-life depression is crucial, as it must be distinguished from conditions like bipolar disorder, dementia, and depression due to medical reasons, along with assessing any comorbidities.
- Various therapies, including problem-solving and reminiscence therapy, alongside pharmacological options like newer antidepressants or aripiprazole, and other treatments like electroconvulsive therapy and exercise, are effective in managing late-life depression, with a recommendation for continued therapy for at least one year post-remission.
