Mental Disorders in Older Adults - Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	October 2006
Authors:	Steven H. Zarit • Judy M. Zarit
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	468
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-57230-946-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Geriatric medicine Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry Promotions
LSN:	1-57230-946-6
Barcode:	9781572309463

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