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1	Aging & Mental Health: Positive Psychosocial and Biomedical Approaches more books like this by Robert N Butler add to wishlist Designed for professionals working with the elderly, this text provides comprehensive coverage of the ageing process and its effects on mental health. It sets out the nature and problems of old age, including the problems of older people in their families, and explores some of the common emotional problems and psychiatric disorders which can ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $43.00!
2	Emotional Problems in Later Life: Intervention Strategies for Professional Caregivers more books like this by Dan G Blazer add to wishlist Written by an internationally renowed authority in geriatric psychiatry, this text discusses the most common emotional problems affecting the elderly: memory loss, depression, anxiety, sleeping problems, alcohol and drug abuse, and others. Each problem is addressed in a consistent format highlighting: the nature and scope of the problem the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.74! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Psychotherapy with Older Adults more books like this by Dr. Bob G Knight add to wishlist Praise for the First Edition 'Bob G Knight not only provides an avenue for therapists to get up-to-date in this field, but he even considers the future...This book is indeed a major contribution to the developing trend that psychotherapists who work with older adults need to become competent as geropsychotherapists!' - Contemporary Psychology Now ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $53.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Treating the Elderly more books like this by Javaid I Sheikh (Editor), Irvin D Yalom, M.D. (Editor) add to wishlist A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical TechniqueFew mental health professionals are adequately trained to meet the unique needs of the 65-plus age-group. Written by experts - and in some cases pioneers - in the field, Treating the Elderly is filled with the most up-to-date information needed for developing the skills necessary to ... see all copies from $2.38! new only from $40.20! \| SVS
5	Assessment Scales in Old Age Psychiatry more books like this by Alistair S Burns, Brian Lawlor, Sarah Craig add to wishlist With an increasing number of old people afflicted by mental disorders, this guide should be of particular interest to those involved in assessing the mental health problems of the elderly. see all copies from $20.00! new only from $412.63!
6	Treating the Elderly with Psychotherapy more books like this by Joel Sadavoy, M.D. (Photographer), Molyn Leszcz (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $3.82! new only from $99.00!
7	Aging & Mental Disorders: Psychological Approaches to Assessment & Treatment more books like this by Steven H Zarit, Ph.D. add to wishlist A health worker confuses an older patient's reversible brain disorder with senility--and labels it hopeless. A counselor sees a seventy-year-old woman's depression as a function of her age--and dismisses her complaints that her children don't respect her. A therapist avoids treating sexual dysfunction in a sixty-five-year-old man, mistakenly ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Late-Life Depression more books like this by Harold A Sacke, Steven P Roose (Editor), Harold A Sackeim (Editor) add to wishlist We live in an ageing world. Illnesses that are prevalent and cause significant morbidity and mortality in older people will consume an increasing share of health care resources. One such illness is depression. This illness has a particularly devastating impact in the elderly because it is often undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Depression not ... see all copies from $5.16! new only from $5.16! \| first editions
9	The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry more books like this by David C Steffens (Editor), Dan G Blazer (Editor), Ewald W Busse (Editor) add to wishlist Along with dramatic increases in our elderly population has come a virtual explosion of scientific knowledge about aging and the diseases of late life. This new knowledge, combined with advances in biological psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, has transformed the practice of geriatric psychiatry today. Considered the standard in its field, this ... see all copies from $11.59! new only from $99.00!
10	Hormones, Gender and the Aging Brain: The Endocrine Basis of Geriatric Psychiatry more books like this by Mary F Morrison (Editor) add to wishlist The significance of hormone action in psychiatry has been long studied, now including the psychiatric effects of hormones on the aging process. This clinical reference addresses the hormonal basis of mental disorders in older people. Hormones influence a wide range of states and conditions, from pain tolerance and anorexia to attention, mood, ... see all copies from $47.86! new only from $63.10! \| SVS
11	Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology more books like this by Dr. Michel Hersen, PH.D. (Editor), Vincent B Van Hasselt (Editor) add to wishlist Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65 per cent. "Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology" focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal ... see all copies from $21.66! new only from $37.04! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry more books like this by Marc E Agronin, Gabe J Maletta add to wishlist Written by noted authorities in geriatric psychiatry, this volume is a clinically oriented guide to the diagnostic workup and treatment of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders in elderly patients. The book describes in detail the neurologic and neuropsychiatric patient assessment and the use of all treatment modalities, both ... see all copies from $11.92! new only from $11.93!
13 view cover	Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry more books like this by Robin Jacoby (Editor), Catherine Oppenheimer (Editor), Tom Dening (Editor) add to wishlist The Oxford Textbook of Old Age Psychiatry is the new edition of the much loved and highly popular multi-author textbook previously published as Psychiatry in the Elderly. It has established itself as the standard textbook in its field due to its unique combination of comprehensive coverage, clear writing and authoritative and up-to-date ... see all copies from $56.85! new only from $110.37! \| SVS
14	Selected Models of Practice in Geriatric Psychiatry more books like this by American Psychiatric Association add to wishlist This book is designed for clinicians, policy makers, and other professionals engaged in developing programs for the mental health needs of our aging population. By identifying and describing existing models of excellence in geriatric psychiatry practice from a variety of settings and geographic locations, this task force report will both inspire ... see all copies from $12.24! new only from $64.76!
15 view cover	Handbook of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies with Older Adults more books like this by Dolores Gallagher-Thompson add to wishlist The purpose of this book is to disseminate "best practice" models of treatment for the common mental health problems of late life, so that evidence-based practice will become the norm (rather than the exception) when working clinically with older adults. Each chapter will contain reviews of the empirical literature focusing on studies conducted ... see all copies from $55.57! new only from $55.57! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Functional Psychiatric Disorders of the Elderly more books like this by Chiu, Ames 1954- add to wishlist Until recently the literature has sadly neglected the commonest disorders of old age which, lacking a demonstrable organic basis, have tended to be called 'functional'. Professor Chiu and Dr Ames provide us with the first comprehensive text to deal with all the non-dementing psychiatric disorders in a practical guide and exhaustive reference. ... see all copies from $15.44! new only from $32.28! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Psychogeriatric Service Delivery: An International Perspective more books like this by Brian Draper (Editor), Pamela Melding (Editor), Henry Brodaty (Editor) add to wishlist In an ageing world, the delivery of psychogeriatric services in an effective and efficient manner is an increasing concern for health service providers and administrators in both developed and developing countries. Despite awareness of the anticipated mental health needs of the ageing population, services for older people have been slow to develop ... see all copies from $21.70! new only from $47.19! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Later Life: A New Perspective on Old Age more books like this by Laura Sutton, Jason Hepple add to wishlist Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Later Life highlights that any attempt to work psychotherapeutically with older people must take into account the effects of working within a context of institutional ageism. It explores the specialist skills required when working with older people, covering: the delayed effects of early trauma; narcissism and the re ... see all copies from $26.96! new only from $27.65!
19 view cover	Aging and Mental Health more books like this by Michael A Smyer, Sara H Quails add to wishlist This volume provides an introduction to, and overview of, aging and mental health that will be a useful resource for psychology students taking courses in aging as well as for academics working in the field of gerontology. It will also be of interest to service providers in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and nursing, and to clinicians who ... see all copies from $22.78! new only from $50.50!
20	Handbook of Clinical Gerontology more books like this by Laura L Carstensen add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $70.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition more books like this by D Peter Birkett, MD add to wishlist Get the vital clinical information you need with this comprehensive handbook!In the decade since the first edition of this book, dramatic changes have taken place in the field of geriatric psychiatry. Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, presents timely information on the newest trends in law, culture, and medications, while still ... see all copies from $6.86! new only from $24.15! \| SVS
22 view cover	Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry more books like this by Mohamed T Abou-Saleh, Dan G Blazer, John R M Copeland (Editor) add to wishlist As the global population ages, all disorders related to ageing are of greater interest to researchers, but none more so than mental disorders. Consequently, geriatric psychiatry has emerged in the last two decades as an important clinical and scientific discipline. The 2nd Edition of this very successful book brings the reader up-to-date on the ... see all copies from $25.12! new only from $25.12!
23 view cover	Psychiatry in Long-Term Care more books like this by William E Reichman (Editor), Paul R Katz (Editor) add to wishlist As the baby boom generation ages, the number of people requiring long-term care will grow dramatically in developed nations. A majority of them will become increasingly frail and suffer from dementia and associated neuropsychiatric symptoms. Against this backdrop, Psychiatry in Long-Term Care, Second Edition (first published under the title ... see all copies from $45.99! new only from $62.21!
24	Caring for the Mentally Impaired Elderly: A Family Guide more books like this by Florence Safford add to wishlist Written by a medical social worker with over 20 years of pioneering experience in geriatrics, this book covers everything from diagnosis to death, offering sound advice, up-to-the-minute information, and salutary insights. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.90! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Mental Health Practice in Geriatric Health Care Settings more books like this by Peter A Lichtenberg, PH.D. add to wishlist Mental Health Practice in Geriatric Health Care Settings emphasizes the major research and clinical findings realized in five years of research on mental health issues in older urban medical patients, many of whom represent minority groups. Chapters cover the high comorbidity of health and mental health problems in geriatric patients, ... see all copies from $18.49! new only from $30.67!

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