Mental Disorders in Older Adults Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
2nd Edition
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Illustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults. It demonstrates how to evaluate and treat frequently encountered clinical problems in this population, including dementias, mood and anxiety disorders, and paranoid symptoms. Strategies are presented for implementing psychosocial interventions and integrating them with medications. The book also describes insightful approaches for supporting family caregivers and addresses the nuts and bolts of consulting in institutional settings. Combining their expertise as a researcher and an experienced clinician, the authors offer a unique perspective on the challenges facing older adults and how to help them lead more fulfilling and independent lives. Three reproducible forms can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Book information
ISBN: | 9781572309463 |
Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
Pub date: | 09 Nov 2006 |
Edition: | 2nd Edition |
DEWEY: | 618.97689 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 468 |
Weight: | 872g |
Height: | 239mm |
Width: | 163mm |
Spine width: | 34mm |