CHARACTERISTICS OF SOMATIZED DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS

Authors

  • Amirova Nodira Fourth-Year Psychology Student, Faculty of Social Sciences, Alfraganus University

Keywords:

old age, depression, somatized depression, somatic complaints, diagnostics, clinical manifestations, geriatrics, psychosomatics

Abstract

This article addresses depression in elderly individuals as a pressing global public health issue, highlighting its frequent atypical presentation through somatic complaints, which leads to diagnostic challenges and inappropriate treatment. Furthermore, the clinical manifestations, etiological factors, and diagnostic approaches to somatized depression in old age are analyzed.

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Published

2026-10-20

How to Cite

Amirova Nodira. (2026). CHARACTERISTICS OF SOMATIZED DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS. SAMARALI TA’LIM VA BARQAROR INNOVATSIYALAR JURNALI, 4(10), 495–502. Retrieved from https://innovativepublication.uz/index.php/jelsi/article/view/6462