According to studies of the elderly, training in the assessment and detection of depression could be particularly effective if this training is given to:

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Family doctors have frequent contact with the elderly and are more likely to recognize and intervene in cases of depression. They can also refer patients for further evaluation and treatment if necessary. Friends and family members may not have the necessary training or knowledge to accurately assess depression, and psychologists may not have as frequent contact with the elderly population as family doctors.

According to Studies of the Elderly, Training in the Assessment