CAPÍTULO 03 - ENVELHECIMENTO E SAÚDE MENTAL: PREVALÊNCIA DE SINTOMAS DEPRESSIVOS EM IDOSOS NO BRASIL

CAPÍTULO 03 - ENVELHECIMENTO E SAÚDE MENTAL: PREVALÊNCIA DE SINTOMAS DEPRESSIVOS EM IDOSOS NO BRASIL

Doi: 10.58871/cp03

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Depressão. Idoso. Saúde mental. Políticas públicas.

KEYWORDS: Depression. Elderly. Mental health. Public policies.

ABSTRACT:
Depression in the elderly presents high morbidity and mortality and atypical manifestations, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. This study reviewed the literature to identify the prevalence of depressive symptoms in the elderly in Brazil. Eight articles were analyzed from the following sources: Scientific Electronic Library Online and the Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences via the Virtual Health Library. The findings indicate a high prevalence of the condition, associated with factors such as advanced age, female gender, low education, social isolation and comorbidities. Vulnerable groups, such as elderly quilombolas, institutionalized and rural residents, face greater difficulties in accessing health services. Primary care plays a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the need for public policies that integrate mental health, social support and financial inclusion. Preventive measures, professional training and expansion of specialized services are essential for healthy aging.

Autor

• ALANA CARLA MAMEDE CORIOLANO

• ANA BEATRIZ REIS NASCIMENTO

• ERNANDO DE BRITO MELO

• FRANCISCO ANTONIO DA CRUZ DOS SANTOS

• KRISTHYELLEN ARAÚJO DA SILVA

• LUCAS PEREIRA DE OLIVEIRA FRANCO

• MARESSA DE OLIVEIRA ROCHA

• MÉRCIA CARVALHO DA COSTA

• PEDRO HENRIQUE ANDRADE DE VASCONCELOS

• RYAN CARLOS LEITE DE ANDRADE