Psychiatry and Aging

Facing the Challenges of Aging with Knowledge and Compassion

Essential Work for Mental Health Professionals, Researchers, and Students

Highlights:

In-depth Analysis of Mental Disorders Associated with Aging: Comprehensive approach to the biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects influencing mental health in the elderly.Strategies for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-term Care: Practical guidance for mental health professionals in assessing and monitoring the elderly with mental disorders.Multidisciplinary and Integrated Approach: Holistic view recognizing the complex interaction of factors contributing to mental health in old age.Research and Future Perspectives: Valuable insights into the latest scientific discoveries and emerging trends in the field of elderly mental health.

Rich and Comprehensive Content:

Introduction: The landscape of population aging and the challenges of mental health in old age.Biological Factors: Neurodegenerative changes, chronic diseases, and their impact on mental health.Psychological Factors: Depression, anxiety, dementia, and other common mental disorders in old age.Social Factors: Loneliness, social isolation, grief, and loss of social roles.Cultural Factors: Influences of culture, values, and beliefs on the mental health of the elderly.Multidisciplinary Assessment: The importance of collaboration among different professionals for accurate diagnosis.Treatment and Long-term Care: Effective therapeutic approaches for different mental disorders.Prevention and Mental Health Promotion: Strategies for maintaining mental health and preventing cognitive decline.Research and Future Perspectives: The latest scientific discoveries and emerging trends in the field of elderly mental health.

Ideal for:

Mental Health Professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, geriatricians, social workers, and other professionals working with the elderly population.Researchers: Scientists interested in studies on aging and mental health.Students: Undergraduates and postgraduates in fields such as psychology, geriatrics, medicine, and social work.

Benefits:

Deep understanding of the challenges of mental health in old age.Acquisition of knowledge and skills for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the elderly with mental disorders.Development of a holistic and multidisciplinary view of elderly mental health.

Essential work for those seeking knowledge and tools to tackle the challenges of mental health in old age.