The aim of this seminar is to focus on two significant issues: depression and elderly care, exploring the close relationship among policy, medical care, psychological counseling, and social support, and discussing effective integration methods.

Depression is a prevalent mental illness, and with the rapid aging of the population, elderly care has become increasingly important in society. This seminar will invite experts and scholars from various fields to delve into the impact of depression on the elderly from different perspectives and how to better prevent and manage depression in the elderly care process.

The seminar will discuss relevant policy measures, professional medical care methods, and the establishment of a comprehensive social support system, aiming to provide constructive discussions and suggestions to enhance the psychological health and quality of life of the elderly.

Agenda Topics:

1. Policy for Elderly Mental Health
   • How effective are current policy measures in addressing depression in the elderly?
   • What policy adjustments should the government make to address the increasing challenges of depression in the elderly?
   • How should the specific needs of the elderly be considered in formulating policies for elderly mental health?
   • How to ensure that policies for elderly mental health are implemented and executed to genuinely benefit the elderly population?
2. Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in the Elderly
   • How to establish more effective depression screening mechanisms and early diagnosis systems in the elderly population?
   • What aspects should be included in depression treatment plans for the elderly, and how to ensure comprehensive and personalized treatment?
   • How should medical professionals address the physiological and psychological aspects of the elderly in treating depression?
3. Roles and Methods in Depression Care for the Elderly
   • What role do nurses play in depression care for the elderly, and what methods can they use to assist the elderly?
   • What is the role of family caregivers in identifying and managing depression in the elderly, and what support and training do they need?
   • What responsibilities should community care centers assume in depression care for the elderly, and how to ensure that the services they provide meet the needs of the elderly?
4. Assessment and Psychological Support for Depression in the Elderly
   • How do psychologists assess depression in the elderly, and what psychological support can they provide?
   • How does the community support system play a role in the assessment and support of depression in the elderly, and what measures can they take to help improve the psychological health of the elderly?
   • How to establish a collaborative mechanism between psychologists, doctors, and community support organizations in the assessment and treatment process of depression in the elderly?
5. Integration of Social Support Resources for Depression in the Elderly
   • What is the importance of social support in the prevention and management of depression in the elderly, and how to enhance the coverage and effectiveness of social support?
   • How should the government and non-governmental organizations collaborate to provide more social support to help the elderly cope with depression?
   • How to utilize social resources to establish prevention and intervention mechanisms for depression in the elderly and promote a social support system for elderly psychological health?