Medication Beliefs And Their Influence on Antidepressant Adherence in Older Patients

Waleed Fawzi, MB, BCH, Dip Ger, M.Sc., MD, MRCPsych

Epidemiological studies have revealed few differences among trends of medication adherence in older patients compared with related trends in younger patients. One notable exception is, however, that older patients generally tend to adhere to treatment better than younger patients. In terms of antidepressant therapy, sociodemographic factors—including age, sex, class, and marital status—have not demonstrated any predictive value for better or worse medication- taking behavior.

Hoarding Disorder and Eviction Risk in a New York City Population

Carolyn Rodriguez, MD

Hoarding disorder may contribute to eviction and homelessness. We conducted a pilot study that assessed the prevalence of hoarding disorder in a population seeking help from a non-profit eviction prevention organization in New York City.

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