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基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2000.
Full Description
This essential guide is designed for mental health practitioners and primary care providers without advanced training in geriatric psychiatry. Gary J. Kennedy sets forth a clear framework for understanding the interplay of medical, psychological, and social factors in frequently encountered problems among older adults. Clear guidelines are delineated for assessing and treating such conditions as depression and anxiety, dementia, psychosis and mania, sleep disturbances, personality and somatoform disorders, substance abuse, and suicidality. Throughout, the book focuses on ways to sustain seniors' independence and overall quality of life while enhancing their adaptive capacities.Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award (2000See also the author's Geriatric Depression: A Clinical Guide, which distills the best available interventions for depression in older adults in a highly accessible format.
Contents
Contents1. Introduction to the Geriatric Imperative2. Depression and Anxiety3. The Dementias4. Psychosis and Mania5. Sleep Disturbances6. Personality, Somatoform,and Pain Disorders7. Individual Psychotherapies for Older Adults8. Adapting Principles of Marital, Group, and Family Therapy to the Needs of Older Patients9. Sexuality10. Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Self-Injurious Behaviors11. Alcohol and Substance Abuse12. Recognition and Reduction of Suicide Risk13.Mental Health Consultation in the General Hospital, Home, or Nursing Facility14. Legal and Ethical Issues15. Advice on Exercise and Nutrition
