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Turning to Technology to Fight Depression in the Elderly

As in the rest of the country, Texas lacks enough mental health professionals to serve the state's rapidly growing elderly population. To combat the problem, experts are looking to technology to help seniors cope with disorders like depression.

by Veronica Zaragovia, KUT News

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As in the rest of the country, Texas lacks enough mental health professionals to serve the state's rapidly growing elderly population. To combat the problem, experts are looking to technology to help seniors cope with disorders like depression.

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Veronica Zaragovia

KUT NEWS