Resources for Clinicians for the Treatment of Depression in Older Adults

Treatment Manuals

Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Group Life Review/Reminiscence Therapy

Training and Continuing Education

Online Courses
APA CE Webinar

Exploring the APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts opens in new window

Join experts for a 75-minute webinar that takes an in-depth look at the recommendations for each of the three age groups: children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Presenters will discuss the process for developing the guideline and will answer frequently asked questions about what the guideline does and doesn’t cover.

Guided Autobiography opens in new window

The Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies hold several online and in-person courses on guided autobiography for older adults.
Other Training and Professional Organizations
Article-Based Exam

APA Offers New Guidance for Treating Depression

This article discusses the APA Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Depression, including the criteria, recommendations, and rationale associated with the panel’s evidence-based decisions.
Training Provider

Board Certification in Geropsychology — American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) offers opportunities for board certification in geropsychology.
Training Provider

Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs (CoPGTP)

CoPGTP is an international organization of graduate, internship, postdoctoral, and postlicensure individuals and programs that provide geropsychology training.
Professional Organization

Stanford Medicine Older Adult and Family Center

The Older Adult and Family Center at Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults with dementia or memory loss.
Professional Organization

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)

ABCT is an organization committed to enhancing health and well-being by applying behavioral, cognitive, and biological evidence-based principles.
Training Provider

Beck Institute for Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

The Beck Institute is an international source for training, therapy, and resources in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
YouTube Channel

Beck Institute for Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

A compendium of preview clips of workshops led by Drs. Aaron and Judith Beck and other experts on cognitive-behavioral therapy are available to view through the Beck Institute’s YouTube channel.
Training Provider

International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT)

ISIPT is a professional organization dedicated to training and certifying professionals in interpersonal psychotherapy.
Training Provider

IPT Institute

This organization provides group training and other advanced training on interpersonal psychotherapy for all ages.

Case Examples

Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy

Several case examples can be found in the following publication

Miller, M.D., Wolfson, L., Frank, E., Cornes, C., Silberman, R., Ehrenpreis, L., Zaltman, J., Malloy, J, Reynolds, C.F., III. (1998). Using interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) in a combined psychotherapy/medication research protocol with depressed elders: A descriptive report with case vignettes. Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research, 7(1), 47-55. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3330480/

Information for Patients and Families

On the Signs and Symptoms of Depression
YouTube

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Depression

A video from APA’s Help Center provides an overview to the public on recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression.
Brochure

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Older Adults and Depression opens in new window

The NIMH provides resources for older adults with depression and their families.
Webpage

Aging and Depression

Written by the APA Help Center, this page provides resources on identifying and treating symptoms of depression in older adults.
On Receiving Treatment for Depression
Brochure

Depression: How Psychotherapy and Other Treatments Can Help People Recover

This brochure provides an overview of the treatments that can help people recover from depression.
Brochure

Overcoming Depression: How Psychologists Help with Depressive Disorders

This page describes how licensed psychologists and other behavioral health professionals help people recover from depression.
Brochure

Psychotherapy Works

This brochure details the effectiveness of psychotherapy in the treatment of psychological disorders, including depression.
Press Release

Research Roundup: Treating Depression in Older Adults

APA Practice Research & Policy staff provide the latest research and treatments for older adults with depression.
On Medical Comorbidities and Depression
Policy Brief

Heart Disease and Depression opens in new window

Written by the APA Center for Psychology and Health, this briefing provides an overview of heart disease and depression.
On Suicide Prevention
Podcast

Speaking of Psychology: Preventing Suicide

In this episode, Nadine Kaslow, PhD, discusses the increase in rates of suicide and ways to prevent suicide.
Fact Sheet

Depression and Suicide in Older Adults: Resource Guide

This guide provides an overview of signs and symptoms of depression and strategies to prevent suicide in older adults.
Topic page

Suicide Prevention

This web page provides more information on ways to prevent suicide.

Books and Videos

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Divisions of APA

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Division 12

Society of Clinical Psychology

Division 12’s site provides additional information on evidence-based treatments for older adults with depression.
Division 12, Section 2

Clinical Geropsychology

A special interest group of Division 12 that aims to foster the mental health and wellness of older adults through science, practice, education and advocacy.

National Organizations

Alzheimer’s Association

Dedicated to promoting research, education, practice, and advocacy for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and their families/caregivers.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is an organization committed to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through research, advocacy and education.

American Psychiatric Association

APA’s mission is to serve as a comprehensive resource for professionals and the public on psychiatric treatment of various mental illnesses.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

ADAA’s mission is to improve the lives of people of all ages with anxiety, depressive, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders through education, practice and research.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through more than 500 local affiliates nationwide.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NIMH is the primary federal agency responsible for research on mental health. Its website offers an array of information on mental health disorders and treatments.