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Book SynopsisMental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and the Aging Process Edited by Philip W. Davidson, Vee P. Prasher and Matthew P. Janicki This book is the third in a series with the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (Series Editor: Matthew P. Janicki).
Table of ContentsOverview of Aging, Emotional Health and Behaviour.
Section I: Prevalence and Diagnosis.
Prevalence of Mental, Behavioural and Neurobehavioral Disorders among Older People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Psychopathology and Older Age.
General Etiological Issues.
Assessment of Behavioural and Psychiatric Disorders.
Depression in Adults and Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Cognitive Decline and Aging.
Behavioural and Psychiatric Overlays from Physical and Medical Conditions.
Emotional Health and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome.
Section II Treatments and Interventions.
Psychotherapy and Other Psychological Interventions.
Aging-Related Behavioural Interventions.
Psychotropic Medications.
Dynamics of Bereavement and Grief Reactions.
Section III Service System Issues.
Community Mental Health and Support Services: Planning Principles and Models.
Prevention Strategies and Community Education.
Future Directions and Challenges
