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Depression in later life : an essential guide / Deborah Serani.

by Serani, Deborah, 1961-

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Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

618.9768527 S481d

Depression in old age.

Depression, Mental.

Affective disorders.

Older people -- Mental health.

Geriatric psychiatry.

9781442255821 (hc.)

xi, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-258) and index.

What is late-life depression? -- Geriatric mood disorders -- Diagnosis for depression in later life -- Traditional treatments for depression in later life -- Holistic approaches to depression in later life -- How to maintain success in treatment -- Suicide in later life -- What to expect should you need hospitalization -- Conscious aging with depression in later life -- Long-term care and later-life depression -- 15 late-life depression myths everyone should know -- Appendix A: Depression screening questionnaire -- Appendix B: Current medications and supplements -- Appendix C: Healthcare team contact information -- Appendix D: Side effects checklists for seniors -- Appendix E: Resources -- Appendix F: High-profile people with mood disorders.

"The geriatric population, defined as men and women 65 years and older, is the fastest growing population in the world. While gerontology, the study of the aging process in human beings, has brought insights about the physical, emotional, and social needs of this population, little attention has been given to the mental health of the aging, and often treatable disorders are overlooked entirely. Depression is one of the leading mental disorders in any age group, but among the elderly it is often viewed as a normal part of aging. It is not. Depression at any age requires attention and treatment. For sufferers and their families and caregivers, this guide looks at both sufferers who've been diagnosed in their younger years as well as those with a new diagnosis, and reviews the symptoms, the diagnostic process, treatment options including alternative and holistic approaches, and long term care for those experiencing mild, moderate, or severe depression. The book illustrates the many forms depression can take, and Serani offers a compassionate voice alongside practical advice for sufferers, caregivers, and families."--Provided by publisher.

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