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Depression in later life : an essential guide /

"The geriatric population, defined as men and women 65 years and older, is the fastest growing population in the world. While gerontology, the study of the aging process in human beings, has brought insights about the physical, emotional, and social needs of this population, little attention ha...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Serani, Deborah, 1961- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is late-life depression?
  • Geriatric mood disorders
  • Diagnosis for depression in later life
  • Traditional treatments for depression in later life
  • Holistic approaches to depression in later life
  • How to maintain success in treatment
  • Suicide in later life
  • What to expect should you need hospitalization
  • Conscious aging with depression in later life
  • Long-term care and later-life depression
  • 15 late-life depression myths everyone should know
  • Appendix A: Depression screening questionnaire
  • Appendix B: Current medications and supplements
  • Appendix C: Healthcare team contact information
  • Appendix D: Side effects checklists for seniors
  • Appendix E: Resources
  • Appendix F: High-profile people with mood disorders.