Abstract
As the number of immigrants and proportion of elderly grows in the population, mental health outcomes for these populations is an increasingly important topic. The purpose of this literature review is to collect the available research about Major Depressive Disorder in elderly South Asian immigrant populations in the U.S., with respect to biological, psychological, and social factors. Risk factors (both individual and systemic) are explored that may be connected to MDD, and common misdiagnoses, assessments, and interventions that may help address MDD will be discussed. Relational factors and interventions are focused on as an area of potential use in the work of systemic therapists. Finally, limitations of research and directions for future research are uncovered.
Presenters
Jeevan Jain CocksStudent, M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northwestern University, Illinois, United States
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Presentation Type
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Immigrants, Elderly, South Asian, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, United States
