More common in elderly population, the depressive mood is not very apparent and mostly exhibits in the form of somatic symptoms such as pain, insomnia etc and requires a detailed e... More common in elderly population, the depressive mood is not very apparent and mostly exhibits in the form of somatic symptoms such as pain, insomnia etc and requires a detailed examination. This is considered as?
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The question is asking to identify a term used to describe a form of depressive mood that is common in the elderly, characterized by somatic symptoms such as pain and insomnia. The options provided suggest different types of depression, and the task appears to be identifying the correct term.
Answer
Masked depression.
The final answer is Masked depression.
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The final answer is Masked depression.
More Information
Masked depression often presents with physical symptoms such as pain and insomnia, rather than typical depressive mood, especially in older adults.
Tips
A common mistake is to misinterpret somatic symptoms as unrelated physical illnesses rather than signs of depression.
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