Mental Disorders in Older Adults, Second Edition: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment

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Steven H. Zarit (Pennsylvania State University, United States) Judy M. Zarit (State College, United States)

Mental Disorders in Older Adults, Second Edition

Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment

Steven H. Zarit (Pennsylvania State University, United States), Judy M. Zarit (State College, United States), Jerome Yesavage , Robert Woods

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Guilford Publications
13 May 2011

Psychology of ageing; Geriatric medicine; Psychiatry; Clinical psychology

Steven Zarit - Awarded the Gerontological Society of America 2009 Distinguished Career Contribution Award!

Illustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults. It demonstrates how to evaluate and treat frequently encountered clinical problems in this population, including dementias, mood and anxiety disorders, and paranoid symptoms. Strategies are presented for implementing psychosocial interventions and integrating them with medications. The book also describes insightful approaches for supporting family caregivers and addresses the nuts and bolts of consulting in institutional settings. Combining their expertise as a researcher and an experienced clinician, the authors offer a unique perspective on the challenges facing older adults and how to help them lead more fulfilling and independent lives.

By: Steven H. Zarit (Pennsylvania State University United States), Judy M. Zarit (State College, United States), Jerome Yesavage, Robert Woods, Sara Honn Qualls
Imprint: Guilford Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781609182328
ISBN 10: 1609182324
Pages: 468
Publication Date: 13 May 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: Clinical Practice with Older Adults 2. Normal Processes of Aging 3. Disorders of Aging: Dementia, Delirium, and Other Cognitive Problems 4. Mood and Anxiety Disorders 5. Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life 6. The Clinical Interview 7. Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis and Capacity Evaluations 8. Foundations of Treatment 9. Treatment of Depression 10. Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms 11. Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms 12. Treatment of Dementia 13. Family Caregiving 14. Consultation in Institutional Settings 15. Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology

Steven H. Zarit, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, USA, and Judy M. Zarit, PhD, in private practice, State College, PA, USA

Reviews for Mental Disorders in Older Adults, Second Edition: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment

"""A rich guidebook for assessing and treating the most common mental disorders likely to be encountered by mental health professionals working with older adults... An exceptional contribution to the field."" - Contemporary Gerontology ""The insights [the authors] share with readers are clearly the result of many years of experience working with this client group."" - Social Work in Health Care"