Depression in later life
Baldwin, Robert C
Depression in later life - 2nd ed. - viii, 110p. : ill. ; 20 cm - Oxford psychiatry library .
Previous edition: 2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition of Depression in Later Life highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological and psychological considerations. All chapters have been updated with new data where relevant, and case vignettes are included to ensure the book is relatable and easy to read.
9780199671632
GBB389119 bnb
Depression
Geriatric psychiatry
Elderly
Dementia
Self harm
Pharmacology, in old age
WT 171
Depression in later life - 2nd ed. - viii, 110p. : ill. ; 20 cm - Oxford psychiatry library .
Previous edition: 2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition of Depression in Later Life highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological and psychological considerations. All chapters have been updated with new data where relevant, and case vignettes are included to ensure the book is relatable and easy to read.
9780199671632
GBB389119 bnb
Depression
Geriatric psychiatry
Elderly
Dementia
Self harm
Pharmacology, in old age
WT 171