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Older people's mental health today : a handbook / edited by Toby Williamson

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Publication details: Brighton : OLM-Pavilion, 2009Description: xii, 212 pISBN:

9781841962474

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NLM classification:

WT 150.

Summary: This new handbook is a collection of chapters written by experts in the field of older people's mental health. The handbook is divided into two sections: Mental health and well-being of older people; Care and support of older people with mental health problems. Within these sections, chapters discuss topics such as old age and mental health in the context of lifespan; depression and anxiety; families, carers and friends; housing and environment issues; adult protection and risk; dignity in care; current best practice for dementia. The book will provide an invaluable and thorough introduction to students and practitioners who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of the difficulties experienced by older people with mental health problems. Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Book	CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves	WT220 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	NE12010
Book	Croydon Health Services Library Shelves	WT 150 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	CR0000010234
Book	Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Library Shelves - LEW	WT 150 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	L02538
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves	WT 150 OLD (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	SLAM000120
Book	Stenhouse Library Shelves	WT 150 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	S02458

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This new handbook is a collection of chapters written by experts in the field of older people's mental health. The handbook is divided into two sections: Mental health and well-being of older people; Care and support of older people with mental health problems. Within these sections, chapters discuss topics such as old age and mental health in the context of lifespan; depression and anxiety; families, carers and friends; housing and environment issues; adult protection and risk; dignity in care; current best practice for dementia. The book will provide an invaluable and thorough introduction to students and practitioners who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of the difficulties experienced by older people with mental health problems. Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

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