An elderly gentleman develops severe depression. This condition is called:
Involutional melancholia was described by Emil Kraepelin. It is characterized by severe and agitated depression in elderly individuals. It can be associated with secondary delusions, hallucinations and other psychotic experiences. It is quite common to see hypochondriacal ideas/delusions in these individuals. Atypical depression has carbohydrate craving rather than avoidance
Involutional melancholia
Late onset melancholia
Pseudo-dementia
Atypical depression
Mood Disorders