Depression – Guidelines

For Health Care Professionals

Find clinical tools and resources to support your patients or clients.

For Older Adults & Care Partners

Explore ways to support mental health and well-being for yourself and loved ones.

The cover of the booklet for the Canadian Guidelines on Depression which included wavy shapes in a pastel colour.

Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Depression in Older Adults

CCSMH has developed best practice clinical guidelines to support health care professionals when working with older adults who may be depressed.

Access the guidelines

Canadian Guidelines on Prevention, Assessment and Treatment of Depression Among Older Adults (2021 update).

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