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[Depression in middle age patient].

L Millet1

  • 1Chargé de Cours à I'Université, Toulouse.

L'Encephale
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
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Middle age is a psychological transition, not just chronological, often involving existential crises and depression. This period requires reassessing life choices and adapting to changing personal and familial circumstances.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Human Development

Context:

  • Middle age (35-50 years) is a critical psychological transition.
  • Characterized by existential crisis, reassessment of life choices, and altered perception of time.
  • Family dynamics shift with aging parents and developing children, impacting individual well-being.

Purpose:

  • To define middle age as a psychological concept.
  • To explore the internal and external changes during this life stage.
  • To understand the factors contributing to depression in middle age.

Summary:

  • Middle age involves a profound psychological shift, marked by an awareness of past and future time, leading to life review and potential disillusionment.
  • Internal changes include altered time perception and the need to establish a new presence in the world.

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  • External changes involve evolving family roles and relationships, potentially disrupting established life harmony.

    • Impact:

    • Recognizing middle age as a psychological transition can help individuals navigate its challenges.
    • Understanding these changes can inform therapeutic interventions for middle-aged individuals experiencing distress.
    • This perspective highlights the importance of psychological support during this significant life stage.