Geriatric Depression
eBook - ePub

Geriatric Depression

A Clinical Guide

  1. 234 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Geriatric Depression

A Clinical Guide

About this book

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 by psychosis, mania, dementia, and bereavement are addressed in detail, as is suicide prevention. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of integrating care across service settings and building strong partnerships with patients and their families. Quick-reference tables throughout the book distill critical elements of intervention.

See also the author's award-winning Geriatric Mental Health Care: A Treatment Guide for Health Professionals, which provides a framework for treating the most frequently encountered psychiatric problems in this population.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. ALSO FROM GARY J. KENNEDY
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. About the Author
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Contents
  10. 1. The Problem of Depression in Late Life
  11. 2. What Causes Depression in Late Life and What Makes It Difficult to Treat?
  12. 3. Pharmacotherapy
  13. 4. Effective Psychotherapies
  14. 5. Other Psychosocial Interventions
  15. 6. Diet, Supplements, and Exercise
  16. 7. Electroconvulsive Therapy
  17. 8. Reducing the Risk of Suicide in Late Life
  18. 9. Prevention of Depression: Implications for Collaborative Care
  19. Epilogue
  20. References
  21. Index
  22. About Guilford Press
  23. Discover Related Guilford Books