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Antidepressants in older adults: handle with CARE
Explore patient-centred strategies for managing antidepressant use in older adults using the mnemonic CARE as a framework for effective decision-making, monitoring, and deprescribing. Learn how the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance promotes safer, tailored approaches to mental health management in older populations.
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A person's health and wellbeing are influenced by socioeconomic characteristics – for veterans, these may be influenced by factors relating to their unique experiences of ADF service and transition back to civilian life.
What health issues are you likely to encounter in your veterans? Veterans present with the same types of conditions seen in all Australians, albeit often at an earlier age and with
Veteran mental illness can stem from military service experiences. PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse are some of the outcomes experienced by veterans. These issues are exacerbated by reintegration challenges and perceived lack of support.
Veterans’ health may seem complicated but veterans suffer from the same conditions as other Australians, albeit often at an earlier age due to the interaction of several factors and changes that occur across the course of military life, from enlistment to retirement.