| Mood Disorders in Later Life Contributor(s): Etter, Paul C. (Author), Ellison, James E. (Editor), Kyomen, Helen H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420053299 ISBN-13: 9781420053296 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $199.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2008 Annotation: Depression or mania in the elderly has been recently linked with early mortality from suicide, serious health problems, impaired function, and diminished quality of life.?? While the previous edition of "Depression and Mood Disorders in Later Life" focused on depression, this revised edition will also cover mania and bipolar disorder in the elderly.?? Formatted as a stand alone text, this source is written with the clinical psychiatrist, geriatrician, and neurologist in mind. Given the complex nature of elderly patients, this source will focus on overcoming the barriers of treatment, including cross-cultural issues, changing biochemistry/physiology, pre-existing medical conditions and medications ??? aiding the clinician in making the correct diagnosis, and offering the most appropriate treatment. "Depression and Mood Disorders in Later Life, Second Edition" ?? covers the spectrum of mood disorders including bipolar disorder, vascular depression and psychotic depression, border syndrome.. ?? examines special topics such as medico-legal issues, bereavement and caregiver issues. ?? analyzes the most current therapeutic interventions for mood disorders, and highlights how to improve outcomes in elderly patients by discussing topics like awareness of drug interactions, prevention of late life suicide, and the importance of adequate follow-up care ?? includes scales for screening of depression, latest neuropsychological testing, and neuroimaging techniques Audience |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Neurology |
| Dewey: 618.976 |
| LCCN: 2008039198 |
| Series: Medical Psychiatry |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.45 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mood Disorders in Later Life examines the spectrum of mood disorders in older adults, focusing on major and nonmajor depressive disorders, bipolar disorder (manic and depressive phases), depression with psychotic features, and vascular depression. In depth discussions of diagnosis and treatment options including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and ECT will help clinicians improve treatment outcomes in their elderly patients. This Second Edition, an update and expansion of the 2003 Depression in Later Life, includes many additional topics including discussion of the epidemiology of late life mood disorders, the diagnosis and treatment of late life bipolar disorder, use of non-ECT neurotherapeutic approaches, and the importance of open access to the full range of treatments. This comprehensive, single-source reference is ideal for all psychiatrists, neurologists, and primary care physicians and advanced practice nurses treating older adults. Additional topics include:
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