Maintenance of recovery from severe psychotic depression following successful electroconvulsive therapy in an elderly patient with “natural support”

Publication date: September 2014 Source:Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Mohiuddin Ahmed , Harold J. Bursztajn , Beverly Jalil , Ahmad Newaz Khan , Reza Rahman This is a case report of an elderly man who recovered fully from an extreme regressed level of functioning associated with psychotic depression after successful treatment with electroconvulsive therapy. He has maintained his “recovery status” without any drugs, follow-up electroconvulsive therapy, or psychotherapy by his own choice for more than five years. This case illustrates the need for the judicious use of psychiatric intervention and the willingness of the psychiatric community to encourage the maintenance of a patient's recovered functioning with “natural support,” specifically for people who value personal independence, have a strong motivation to stay well, have strong family support, and have “a good monitoring process.”
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research