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Psychological treatment of older adults
 — an introductory text
Author(s)Michel Hersen, Vincent B Van Hasselt
PublisherPlenum Press, New York, 1996
Pages351 pp (The Plenum Series in Adult Development and Aging)
SourcePlenum Press, Plenum Publishing Corporation, 233 Spring Street, New York, N.Y. 10013, USA.
KeywordsMental health [elderly] ; Mental disorder ; Psychiatric treatment ; United States of America.
AnnotationThis American text examines historical perspectives in clinical geropsychology, social adaptations in older adults, medical assessment, competence and other legal issues, and treatment in residential settings. Specific disorders and problems covered are anxiety-based disorders, late-life depression, depression in Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, mental retardation, organic disorders, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and marital discord. These are described, with case identification and presenting complaints, history, selection of psychological treatment, concurrent medical treatment, course of treatment, follow-up, and overall evaluation.
Accession NumberCPA-961217213 B
ClassmarkD: E: LP: 7T

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