Geriatric Depression: A Clinical Guide

by Gary J. Kennedy

Book Overview

Written for a broad range of mental health professionals, this book explains why depression can be challenging to treat in older adults and describes the most effective interventions. Noted geriatric psychiatrist Gary J. Kennedy draws on extensive clinical experience and research to present current best practices in pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, other psychosocial and lifestyle interventions, and electroconvulsive therapy. Depressive disorders complicated...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462519865
• ISBN13: 9781462519866
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"