Author Description
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.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical challenges of identifying and treating depression within the geriatric population, where prevalence rates reach 10-15%. Robert C. Baldwin, a specialist in old age psychiatry, synthesizes current clinical data to provide a framework for distinguishing depressive symptoms from dementia and comorbid physical illnesses. The book serves as a practical guide for clinicians to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes in older patients.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic criteria specific to geriatric depression
- Analysis of the overlap between depression, dementia, and physical illness
- Pharmacological and psychological treatment protocols
- Clinical case vignettes for practical application
Scope Limits
- Does not cover pediatric or adult-onset depression outside of the geriatric context
- Does not provide exhaustive primary research data, focusing instead on clinical application
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a standard reference for practitioners working within geriatric mental health settings. Readers frequently note the clarity of the clinical guidance and the utility of the updated case studies in bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Page Count:
118
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191651451
ISBN-13:
9780191651458
Psychiatry
Mental Health
Clinical Psychology
Medical
Allied Health
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