Forward - Formosa Plastics Group, Medical Development Center - Preventive Medicine and Health Book

Dear teachers, colleagues, and students,

According to statistics from the National Health Research Institutes’ Center for Gerontology and Health Promotion, the prevalence of depression among people over 50 in Taiwan is 16.3%, yet as many as 70% do not seek medical help!

The main reasons for not receiving treatment may include insufficient awareness of depression or concerns about stigma. However, depression increases the risk of other complications, frailty, and mortality. It is essential to actively improve knowledge and awareness among older adults and their families.

The “Elderly Depression Prevention Guide” helps everyone understand late-life depression and provides simple SMILE tips to support the mental health of older adults.

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