Mental Disorders in Older Adults, Second Edition : Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
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 the
1 online resource (482 pages)
9781609184674, 160918467X
779140307
Cover; Front Matter; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Contents; 1: Introduction; 2: Normal Processes of Aging; 3: Disorders of Aging; 4: Mood and Anxiety Disorders; 5: Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life; 6: The Clinical Interview; 7: Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis and Capacity Evaluations; 8: Foundations of Treatment; 9: Treatment of Depression; 10: Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms; 11: Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms; 12: Treatment of Dementia; 13: Family Caregiving; 14: Consultation in Institutional Settings. 15: Ethical Issues in Geriatric PsychologyReferences; Index