Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Fundamentals of Assessment and TreatmentGuilford Press, 29. ožu 2011. - Broj stranica: 468 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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... and clinical interventions with older adults. Dr. Zarit also provides consulta- tion services to nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Acknowledgments Many people have contributed to the development of this vii.
... interventions will be identified, whether medical, psychological, social, or environmental. One of our goals is to provide nonphysicians with information on ill- nesses and use of medications in later life. By understanding the effects ...
... intervention. Nursing homes and other special housing are very important settings for mental health interventions. Many residents in nursing homes have mental health problems that often go undetected and untreated (e.g., Burns et al ...
... interventions can facilitate growth and overcome barriers to successful aging. When irreversible illnesses and other problems occur, cli- nicians can play an equally valuable role in containing the consequences of decline and in helping ...
... less likely to suffer from depressive symptoms or to have other problems . Blazer also suggests that interventions that build self-efficacy in areas such as managing one's health 888 MENTAL DISORDERS IN OLDER ADULTS 38.
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Mood and Anxiety Disorders | 78 |
Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life | 99 |
The Clinical Interview | 115 |
Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis | 153 |
Foundations of Treatment | 189 |
Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms | 263 |
Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms | 281 |
Treatment of Dementia | 299 |
Family Caregiving | 321 |
Consultation in Institutional Settings | 351 |
Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology | 380 |
References | 397 |
Index | 451 |
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Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment Steven H. Zarit,Judy M. Zarit Ograničeni pregled - 2011 |