GP doctor comforts a depressed elderly woman

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Consultation for depression. General practice (GP) doctor comforts a depressed elderly woman. She may be feeling lonely, sad or hopeless. Feelings of depression have many causes. They can be natural reactions to painful events or difficult periods of life. Persistent depression with no clear cause may be the result of psychological or social factors, or a sign of psychiatric illness. Infections or hormonal changes can also cause depression. Treatment includes psychotherapy and antidepressant drugs. Alternatively the woman may be suffering from headaches, migraines or stress.

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