Mental Disorders in Older Adults, Second Edition
：Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
Publication subTitle ：Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
Author： Zarit> Steven H.; Zarit3> Judy M.
Publisher： Guilford Publications Inc
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9781593856281
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781572309463
Subject： C91 Sociology;R3 Basic Medical;R47 Nursing;R74 Neurology and Psychiatry
Keyword： 基础医学,护理学,临床医学,神经病学与精神病学,社会学
Language： ENG
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Description
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.
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