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Depression in later life

By: Series: Oxford psychiatry libraryPublisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Edition: 2nd edDescription: viii, 110p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780199671632
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • WT 171
Summary: Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition of Depression in Later Life highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological and psychological considerations. All chapters have been updated with new data where relevant, and case vignettes are included to ensure the book is relatable and easy to read.
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Item type Home library Class number Status Date due Barcode
Book CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves WT220 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available NE14894
Book South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves WT 171 BAL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 022689

Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition of Depression in Later Life highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological and psychological considerations. All chapters have been updated with new data where relevant, and case vignettes are included to ensure the book is relatable and easy to read.

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