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Life Course: Developmental and Transitional Events
Pages 3-10
Though mental health recommendations for the elderly is rapidly evolving, the few current textbooks on this subject are either too voluminous or complex for regular review by clinicians, and most do not contain the latest information available in the field. Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the subject.The text covers topics that include the social aspect of aging, treatment and diagnosis options unique to the elderly in need of psychiatric care, policy and ethics, and particular geriatric health concerns that may influence psychiatric considerations.
Psychiatric Disorders Late in Life is the ultimate resource for practicing psychiatrists, physicians, geriatricians, and medical students concerned with the mental healthcare of the elderly.
Life Course: Developmental and Transitional Events
Pages 3-10
Demography and Epidemiology
Pages 11-20
Culture and Gender
Pages 21-28
Family and Community
Pages 29-34
Economics and Health Policy
Pages 35-39
Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology
Pages 43-48
Biochemistry and Neuropharmacology
Pages 49-55
Anatomy and Physiology
Pages 57-61
Interviewing and History Taking
Pages 65-73
Mental Status Examination
Pages 75-77
Functional Assessment
Pages 79-80
Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
Pages 81-90
Neurologic Examination
Pages 91-95
Clinical Laboratory Testing
Pages 97-102
Structural and Functional Imaging
Pages 103-136
Neurocognitive Disorders
Pages 139-165
Depressive Disorders and Bipolar and Related Disorders
Pages 167-189
Sleep Disorders
Pages 191-203
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Pages 205-216
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Pages 217-227
Anxiety Disorders
Pages 229-240
Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders
Pages 241-252
Intellectual Disability in the Elderly
Pages 253-262
Personality Disorders
Pages 263-267
Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology
Pages 271-283
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Pages 285-295
Psychotherapy
Pages 297-306
Multidisciplinary Approaches
Pages 307-317
Setting-Specific Treatment Issues
Pages 319-327
Special Management Problems
Pages 329-344
Policy, Ethical, and Legal Issues
Pages 347-372
Care of Patients with Neurologic Disease
Pages 375-386
Psychiatric Disorders Due to a General Medical Condition
Pages 387-397
Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions
Pages 399-403
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