Geriatric Psychiatry

By K. Wolff

Book Overview

Geriatric Psychiatry is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a detailed overview of the field of geriatric psychiatry. Written by Kurt Wolff, a renowned expert in the field, this book covers a wide range of topics related to the mental health of older adults. The book begins with an introduction to the aging process and the unique challenges that older adults face in terms of mental health. It then covers the most common mental health disorders that affect older adults, including depression, anxiety, dementia, and psychosis. Through detailed case studies and practical advice, the author provides guidance on how to diagnose and treat these disorders in older adults. The book also covers topics such as psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and the use of electroconvulsive therapy in geriatric psychiatry. In addition, Geriatric Psychiatry addresses important ethical and legal issues related to the care of older adults with mental health disorders. It also provides guidance on how to work effectively with families and caregivers of older adults. Overall, Geriatric Psychiatry is an essential resource for mental health professionals who work with older adults, as well as for students and researchers in the field of geriatric psychiatry. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and treating mental health disorders in older adults.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258236893
• ISBN13: 9781258236892
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"