Guidelines on Depression in Older People by Robert C Baldwin

Guidelines on Depression in Older People by Robert C Baldwin

Depression is the most prevalent mental health disorder in later life, affecting 1 in 10 older people. It can have devastating effects on quality of life and is associated with an increased mortality, poorer recovery from physical illness, longer hospital stays and greater health care costs. Yet of all mental disorders, depression is the most readily treatable. This book provides practical clinical guidance and communicates in a concise, easy-to-read format the mass of information now available in this area. Written from an evidence-based perspective, it presents authoritative guidelines on the best practice and management of depression in older people with regard to the presentation, causation, drug and non-drug management of depression and the aftercare involved in order to keep the patient well. Supported with clinical data and additional practical material, ranging from scales and algorithms to summaries of major papers and WPA teaching modules, this is a valuable resource not only for psychiatrists but also neurologists, geriatricians and primary care practitioners.

Robert C. Baldwin, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatrist & Honorary Professor of Psychiatry, York House Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom

Robert Baldwin has been a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry at Manchester Royal Infirmary since 1985 and Honorary Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester since 2000. His main research interest is mood disorders in later life, on which he has published widely.

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ISBN 13	9781841841267
ISBN 10	1841841269
Title	Guidelines on Depression in Older People
Author	Robert C Baldwin
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2002-08-01
Number of pages	120
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