The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry by David C Steffens Md Mhs
This sixth edition has been extensively updated to include the latest information on phenomenology, diagnosis, and assessment of late-life mental disorders as well as the most up-to-date research on psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, and other somatic treatments.This sixth edition has been extensively updated to include recent advances regarding the presentation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of late-life psychiatric conditionsAs its previous iterations, the book maintains a multidisciplinary and developmental perspective presenting the latest scientific and clinical developments in the field.
This reference text covers a broad range of topics over 26 chapters. The initial chapters review the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in older adults, physiological changes associated with aging, and the value of genomics in this population. Further chapters focus on evaluation, interviewing, laboratory workups, as well as assessment of cognitive disorders. Chapters go on to look at a wide range of psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders in the elderly. These chapters look at the epidemiology, presentation, neurobiological and psychological etiologies, as well as treatment approaches. There are several chapters devoted to comorbid conditions, and specific issues pertinent to this group as well as pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and interventional treatments. The final two chapters look at new technologies as well as ethical issues in treating the elderly.
This book is detailed, comprehensive, and up to date, serving to provide an understanding of the current state of research and provide clinical skills and a knowledge base for treating psychiatric conditions in the elderly.
-- Michael Easton, M.D. * Doody *David C. Steffens, M.D., M.H.S., is Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut.
Kristina F. Zdanys, M.D., is Chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program at UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781615373406 |
| ISBN 10 | 1615373403 |
| Title | The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry |
| Author | David C Steffens Md Mhs |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | American Psychiatric Association Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 848 |
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